Kind of odd...

While I know the Christmas season is upon us, it was kind of odd for it to be 70 degrees today with the sun shining and the song "I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas" to come on the radio. I can at least console myself with the fact that the day after Christmas I will be somewhere where snow is supposed to be on the ground. That's one of the things I miss. Actually living someplace where there are 4 distinct seasons.

Oh, well. What I am getting excited about is the knowledge that this time next week, I'll be with family! I haven't been home in 14 months so I am excited. I wish I could afford to be there longer than a week, but that's all of the time I have off of work. Going home for a week is better than not going home at all though.

I know that the feeling of Christmas comes from knowing the true meaning of the Christmas season and having that in your heart. But Christmas for me has also always meant family. There is just nothing better than sharing traditions/stories that only families understand. For example, one of the best Christmas stories from my family most people wouldn't "get." All I have to say to my family is, "Oh.... it's boots...." and they are in hysterics. I also remember being a kid trying to make coffee with my siblings to try to get Mom and Dad up so we could open presents. At least we're old enough now to know how to make it. =)

As this year draws to a close, part of me is amazed that this year is almost over and there is another part of me that is saying, "It's not over YET?!" I know that a lot has happened this year and I can say that I have survived it all. I feel as if I can honestly say, I have come a long way this year and am anxious to see what 2010 holds...