this marathon is quickly becoming a sprint

Well that was a VERY fast Thanksgiving break. A week is only so long and when school takes 2 of your days, well, there's not much time left. Luckily, there are only 2 weeks left of school this semester. I can't wait for an entire month off school. It will be wonderful!

This semester has gone pretty fast. As miserable as I was at times, it really did fly by. After this Thanksgiving break, I've learned I'm quite thankful for a lot of things. 

1) My family- even across all sorts of crazy miles, we make it work and I love them all dearly.
2) Grace- in every situation. Don't know where I'd be today without it. 
3) My boyfriend- almost 18 months and still going strong. We've had our rough spots and even through this school year as my stress levels began to stress him out, he stayed with me and I love him so very much. 
4) Health- my sister has stayed strong and healthy in Taiwan, my bf is still in remission, my dad's back has recovered, and our lives haven't encountered much more than a couple colds.
5) My dog- the poor old man is fighting so hard to live. I'm very happy his will power allows him to keep fighting and still be happy.
6) My church- I love the pastors and I love their families. So glad I found a spot I can fit in. 
7) Protection- for me, for my family, for my bf, and for all my friends. Through so much traveling done around me this year, I'm very grateful nothing bad happened. 
8) It's almost Christmas!!! That not only means snow and family and presents, it means a break from school and another semester over. One step closer to being done for good!! 

I could go on, but I feel as though I've made my point. It was a splendid break and I'm very glad there are only two weeks left until I can return home. 

Well, it's getting a little late and I am getting very sleepy. Unfortunately, the late start on my drive back, then all the wonderful traffic and snow, made for a later return to my apartment than planned. I had to give up my hot chocolate, Friends episode, and cuddle time to unpacking and getting ready for a new week. Finals are coming up and I am determined to try my hardest to at least past my two hardest classes this semester...I am not a science person so why I ever thought I could be a science major I have no idea. Thank God I've changed to Psychology.

Anyways. Goodnight world. Let the snow fall while I sleep so it really can begin to look a lot like Christmas!