I have a love hate relationship with this time of year.

On one hand, I love Christmas and Thanksgiving, and being around my friends and family. However, that love pales in comparison to my dislike of cold weather, and the fact that I suffer from seasonal depression. I've been avoiding depression by hitting the tanning bed, and I try to remind myself that at least I don't have to walk to class and to the dining hall, like I did in college. So, I'm surviving!

Right now, I'm sitting in my apartment watching a blizzard. I think the snow is really pretty, and there is something cozy about drinking hot chocolate and bundling up.

I love being in my apartment. Other than the house I grew up in, I've never been more comfortable in a place where I've lived. Moving in was insanely stressful, but that was three weeks ago , and things have been great ever since!

My drive to work takes a little longer because of traffic, but my gym is only five minutes down the road and all of the places where I like to shop and go out are close by too, which has been really nice. I've gone from paying $100 per paycheck on gas to just a little over $60 per check. I also spend a lot less time in the car, which leaves time for more important thing... like talking to my roommate or breaking in our new kitchen.

I never want to leave.

I've been working a lot lately. When I started I had every other Friday off, but a few weeks ago, my boss asked me if I would be willing to pick up the extra Friday. While I miss the three day weekends I used to have, I do appreciate the extra money, especially with Christmas coming up.

My job is really wonderful. I like the kids more and more every day. I've been trying to be really hands on lately. I plan activities for Luke, and try to do a game or craft every day. The twin's turned 7 on Thursday, so yesterday I made a treasure hunt for them. The had to find different clues in order to find their presents. It was so much fun, and the girls loved their gifts.

Well,  I have more to say but I think I need to take nap. I love Saturdays!