Things are going pretty well right now.  My inner self is calming down and feeling fulfilled. Work is going well, my friends are doing well.  The house.  Everything.  Couldn't have asked for anything more during this Holiday Season.  It's very timely don't you think?

I'm ready to depart this beautiful city only to land in another.  This time next week I'll be jumping on a plane to see my mom.  We'll have a good Christmas Eve and then a wonderful big family Christmas day.  The time is creeping up on me and my inner child is screaming to get out and play.

For your sake I hope your Christmas list has been sent.  You've been a good little boy or girl.  The plans are set, the house is decorated, presents wrapped, and candles lit.  What ever you do don't forget to put out the milk and cookies.

To Celebrate this joyous time of year, enjoy the video of my favorite singer of Christmas songs and the new festive layout.  Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone!

So I realized today how excited for the cruise I actually am.  So much so I started planning my next trip, but I'll get to that momentarily.

As the blur known as my week progressed I realized how much work I actually need to do before I leave, and how with the time available it will be practically impossible, so I've settled in a place of acceptance.  Accepting that everything will not get done.  What will get done?  Glad you asked.  I will present my long overdue proposal tomorrow and after, I'm sure to feel fulfilled.  I also hope to take my car into the body shop so it will get fixed while I'm away.  Lastly on the agenda for tomorrow is for me to present my "baby sitting" skills to my friends mom to provide her comfort with whom he will be with on the cruise.

As for the rest of the week?  On the top of my priority list is to get my haircut, go tanning, and sign my lease for my new apartment.

I had an amazing evening filled with fun.  First off I met some friends for dinner at the first bike night of the season.  I felt a little rusty riding "candy" but am confident that it will all come back soon.  After a good time chatting it up, I went to another friends house for our weekly Lost night.  Man that show just keeps getting better and better.

And now I'm tired, so it is time for me to retire...you thought I forgot didn't you.  I say nay nay.  So I decided today that I will be spending my next Christmas in Europe.  Where in Europe?  Not entirely sure.  I know I'm going to Paris.  I'd like to go to London, Germany, Italy, and Spain, but we will see where I end up as I will be gone for a little over 7 days.

Who will I be going with?  Again, I'm not sure.  If I end up going alone that's fine and almost preferred.  I think this is just something I need to do.  Something for me.  As cliche as it sounds, a way for me to find myself.

And now it is time for me to find my pillow.  Goodnight all.

As the date gets closer, my excitement increases.  Been a crazy busy weekend full of...excitement.  It's ok though come this weekend things will all be right.  I have a social/busy week this week, hanging out with my girl and some friends.  I have to find a few days to get a little work done and to finish my Christmas shopping.  Only thing left is stocking stuffers.  I can't wait.  I know I keep saying it but it's my favorite time of the year.  ps. The pic below is from Christmas '07 at Disney World.