Christmas Time

This Christmas Season has raised my spirits in unexpected ways. First, the return of my brother takes me back to the 'golden day's. He returned home for Thanksgiving, but it just was not the same only having three days to enjoy him being around the house. Secondly, getting out of school for two entire weeks is a much welcomed, much needed break. I've never felt so eager to escape the halls, the teachers, most of the people, and the drama that is South Medford High School.

One thing I'm feeling awfully excited about this year is giving gifts to others. It's ironic that this year I truthfully cannot think of one thing I really want, yet I'm excited at the thought of getting things for others. Perhaps, its the realization that this is my last Christmas where I'll be at home before and after the holidays; I'm not sure. That seems to be my outlook on a lot of things lately. Since I'll be headed off to college next year I tend to look at each thing I do as the last time. I know that may seem weird, but that's just me. If anything its been an encouragement to do more stuff, like going to basketball games, hanging out with different people...that type of stuff.

Either way, I'm looking forward to celebrating the birth of Jesus with my family and friends, right here in Jacksonville. Maybe even Sunriver too, if I'm lucky.