It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas

So, basically, there are 2 weeks left in the semester, which is AMAZING!!! I am so excited for winter break...but not so excited about getting there. Finals are never much fun. Plus I have some profs who like to give tests the week before finals...not cool. So I have a test on Monday and one on Tuesday then it's hardcore hit the books for next week.

Other than classes, it's definitely clear that Christmas is on the way!! :) I love Christmas!!! One fun thing that my friends & I do every year is go to the Festival of Trees out at the State Fair. It's put on by the Memorial Hospital & all the proceeds go to charity. Basically its just a bunch of trees and wreaths that have been decorated and purchased by different people and companies. Also, there's a ton of gingerbread houses that are made into a little town. Some of the area schools have their bands & choirs perform so there is live music. Also there's a little craft section for kids. But my favorite part is the gingerbread cookies!! :) Every year, my friends & I ask for a gingerbread cookie but without a little man painted on....we just get it covered in icing (it's much better that way!) We've been going every year since like 6th grade. It marks the beginning of the Christmas season for me but it was really special this year because one of my friends who goes to school in Texas was able to come with us, since we went over Thanksgiving break!!

Well now it's back to studying :( I'm sure that later this week I will be looking for an excuse to get away from the books for a little!