Claymation Christmas!

Alright, I know it's not even Thanksgiving yet, but when cold weather hits, my brain automatically turns to Christmas. Currently, I'm watching Will Vinton's Claymation Christmas on YouTube. My parents recorded this onto a VHS tape way back in the day. It's a tradition for myself that I watch all the old holiday shows/specials that we taped from the 80's and 90's. It keeps me grounded. I guess I just like to feel like a little girl again and remember when everything was A-OK with my family. I love all of my family so much, and sometimes it's really hard to enjoy the holiday season because there's so much drama going on with everyone. I hate having to split my time between family members. It's hard to celebrate unity when your parents are divorced. I love my parents so much, and I guess I understand why they had to divorce.....I just wish for Christmas, they'd put on a happy face and be in one place for once.

I really enjoy holiday nostalgia. :)

I've been working on Christmas shopping lately. I'm so excited to start the holiday season. I'm going to try harder this year more than ever to make this a fabulous Christmas for everyone, especially Austin. Sometimes I feel like I'm the only one who can understand him...I know how it feels to have dueling parents. I know he loves both his mom and his dad, and I love my mom and dad, but it really is hard. The problem is that he's the only child, so he gets caught in the middle more. I will be doing my best to make this a wonderful winter for him.

I'm so pumped to see my family!! For New Year's, I'm planning on spending it with Taylor....hopefully my dad will give in and buy me a plane ticket. If he won't, I'll buy my own. It will be wonderful to actually celebrate a major holiday with a boyfriend. No, it's not Thanksgiving or Christmas, but it's a start. It's something special. :)

I think I'm almost done compiling a list of goals. I want to be a well-rounded, multi-faceted person. I want to be a better person. This list can help me do that! I will eventually post it.

Today I went to the dentist. I have to get a root canal. :( Oh well. At least I'll be able to chew on that sight of my mouth again! My dad and I went to a new Mexican restaurant, and apparently the waiter was interested in me. I didn't notice, which is definitely a good thing. I only have eyes for Taylor, and I couldn't be happier about that! :)

I'm in looooooooove! It's a wonderful thing! It's a wonderful life with someone who loves you in return!