Subtle Things & The Holiday Season

In one word, this month has been crazy. 
However, let me clarify, that "crazy" has both good and bad viewpoints!


Working in the retail industry is literally insane during the holidays. Einstein described insanity to be "the belief that one can get different results by doing the same thing." Everyday, I go to work, and I expect it to be a completely different atmosphere. "Maybe today won't be busy at all! After all, it is a Sunday night." But, alas, I am proven wrong, and therefore insane. Everyday was just as busy as the last, and the only thing that changed was the patience of the customers. I am so thankful that aspect of the holiday season is over!


School ended after a long three months of class, and with great results! I got straight A's in my classes, and flew through my exams. What did I learn? To never, ever procrastinate again. Next term, I am taking Hip-Hop, Psychology as a Natural Science, Spanish 102, and my Freshman Inquiry class. 1 more credit, but a whole lot more enjoyable. 


Christmas was wonderful with my family. I was able to spend Christmas morning with my siblings and see their smiling faces, and I was gifted wonderfully! My favorite gift? Either "Just Dance 2" for the Wii, or new silverware! Tim and I were completely spoiled. I am sad to see Christmas go, and to have to take down my first Christmas tree in my new home, and despite my discontent with retail in general, I will be really sad to see my hours dwindle after the new year. 


This month has also been a crazy one for my friends! Some wonderful as well as some terrible things are stirring in the lives of my friends, and I only wish them the best. A close friend of mine is going through her parent's divorce, and some disdain in her routine. Another couple of friends is engaged! And although there have been some miscommunication, arguments, and confusion, I really do hope that they are happy and that we can work everything out. Many friends are home from out of state schools, and others are preparing to move out! So many life changes, in such a short amount of time. I cannot believe it's almost 2011, and that I've already completed my first term of college. 


I am so ready for the new year. I need a fresh start, and a drastic change. This time next year, I will be the person I've always wanted to be, and hopefully will have been so for a couple months. I need to be healthier: mentally, physically, and socially.  And most of all, I need to be happier. 

Merry Christmas, and if I don't post again this week, have a wonderful start to the New Year! :)

Subtle Things & Overwhelming Love

Today, I was so full of love - I don't know what it was, but I just felt so much for everything in my life. 

I realized how appreciative I am of my family today - with it being close to Christmas, it's a financially difficult time for many, and they are always willing to help us out. Whether it be donating their used pop cans to us to return for bottle deposits, or buying me tampons when I ran out, my family is always available to assist us when we need it. My brothers give me so much joy; I babysat them last night while my parents went to my oldest brother's school play (which he did a great job in, by the way) and they enchanted me with their personalities and funny comments. My sister is so talented, and I am still awestruck by her work as well as her demeanor. She's so calm and confident; I admire it. This photo is from Christmas last year when we all got our traditional PJs. 

Lately, I've been realizing how much I love my boyfriend. We are both always so busy, and as expected, I miss him all the time. I know that I'm never going to want to be with anyone else. He's patient, loyal, loving, and he's my best friend and I could never ask for anything better.

Finally, I've become a crazy cat lady, and I really adore my kitty. She's my favorite to nap with! :)

Subtle Things & Spontaneous Kittens

SURPRISE! Tim and I adopted a kitten yesterday. :) Her name is Sam, and she is a Bombei kitten, three months old.

We went to the Bonnie L. Hays Small Animal Shelter too look around, since we were planning on adopting a puppy. But we went into the cat room, and couldn't leave without this little one. We determined that because a cat is more selfsufficiant, it would be a more appropriate pet choice to fit our always-on-the-go lifestyle.

For those looking to adopt, I highly recommend this shelter. All the animals are well taken care of, particularly the cats, and it's a fairly easy process. All animals are spayed or nuetered and updated with shots and de-worming. It's really a great price too! Kittens are $80, cats over the one year old are only $10, and dogs are $150.

We love her! :D