Christmas is truly the most magical time of the year! I love the feeling of walking down a quieter orchard road in the morning, with a belly-full of breakfast food and someone special, just before the flurry of last-minute Christmas shoppers flood the streets. The feeling you get when you're sipping a warm chai and listening to Pink Martini's rendition of Auld Lang Syne from the nearby record store. The lights, the smiles, the festive chill in the air.
The days leading up to Christmas were wonderful; full of cookie-baking, cooking, and church rehearsals. We even managed to squeeze in a trip to Universal Studios, and it was absolutely magnificent, although the severe whiplash and bodyache from riding Battlestar Galatica six times lasted for several days. It's been so busy I've hardly had a spare split second to catch my breath. Although I loved giving and receiving gifts (LOVED ALL MY PRESENTS THIS YEAR) and feasting and seeing friends and the three Christmas services, I'm kind of glad it's over. Now comes the time for recuperation and enjoying the last couple of weeks of holidays. Had a blast cooking dinner for my extended family a couple of hours ago (pictures up soon!) and looking forward to end today with the best Christmas film of all time... Love Actually.
For now, at least, my schedule will look something like that: Sleep, eat, telly, eat, repeat.
And Jesus is the reason for the season, y'all. Don't forget!
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