Isn't that how the song goes? I must say that I agree. Holidays are an excellent time of the year, despite all of the stress that comes with gift-giving...and receiving in my case. It isn't that I don't appreciate gifts as much as the next individual - I do! But the whole "reacting to gifts" thing is stressful to me in and of itself. I feel like I never give the proper reaction that people are looking for, so I end up looking awkwardly surprised and sarcastically excited, rather than truly surprised and excited.
However, Christmas is over, awkward reactions have been expressed, and I have a beautiful new moose figurine to go along with my growing collection. If you give a moose a muffin, he'll probably want some jam, and if you give a Tayma a moose, she'll probably give him a name starting with the letter M. This year's moose? Mozzie. I felt like it fit, seeing as I've got a bit of a White Collar kick going on. I blame my friend Hammy. She couldn't just let me dislike Matt Bomer in peace. Instead, she had to get me hooked and in love.
I'm hoping all of your Christmases were just as joyfully awkward and wonderful as mine were. With the holidays and the spirit of giving and receiving and the realization of what you have and what you have not in the air, I've once again been smacked in the face with how great my life is and how thankful I am for everything that I have.
Christmas aside, the holiday season is still upon us with one more whopper days away. It's time to ring in the New Year. What probably began as a group of people celebrating another year on Earth and the start of a new calendar has turned into a pivotal day for most people. The philosophy of "out with the old and in with the new" is always abundant, and the moment the clock turns from 11:59p to 12:00a, it's like there is a shift in everyone's world. A whole year is starting over, and everyone's slate is wiped clean. At least that's how the New Year seems to be depicted, complete with promises and resolutions galore.
I, myself, have a few resolutions on this year's list that actually seem doable. I've come to learn that there is a difference between setting goals and setting fantasies. This year, I'm being realistic; molding my resolutions around goals.
- My first goal: Getting to Sussex as easily and smoothly as possible, and succeeding while studying there (happy and content with where I've been, where I'm at, and where I'm going, remember?).
- My second goal: Hit the gym every day. I know, it sounds like it should be easy (at least it does to me), but it rarely ever is. Something always seems to be more important, be it school, the internet, or a piece of cheesecake - because who can say no to cheesecake?
- My third goal: Church every Sunday. I was so good this last semester! And then I got sick and fell off of that bandwagon. Maybe this will be my year!
Beyond all of this, applications are still under way, as are module selections for the 2013-2014 school year. It's a little slow-going right now, but in time, I am sure it will become more fast-paced and informative. My professors have also provided me with the list of novels I'll be reading this semester (15 total - averaging to one novel a week!). The semester is fast approaching!
Mainly, this week I just wanted to check in about the holidays and wish you all a super Happy New Year!
Until next time - Keep Calm and Brighton On!
-Tayma xx
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