my extra reading day (and thoughts on Christmas)

I am feeling better! I might still need a tissue box nearby, and a glass of orange juice on the table, but I'm up! And dressed! I've declared this to be my extra reading day, since I sort of lost one, last week. And, I don't have any scheduled finals, so I can just sleep in, and lounge around, thinking about doing homework. But, even though I only got about 5 hours of sleep last night, I am full of energy! I want to do things! So, I did my laundry, did the dishes, took out the trash, and am now contemplating what other things I could do. Unfortunatly, I'm not coming up with much, since I do not have a car. But, cleaning my room may make the list. Along with figuring out what I'm going to get everyone for Christmas. Yes, that's right. I haven't even started my Christmas shopping yet. Whoops. I'll get it done - eventually. Hopefully before Saturday. Because Christmas is NEXT WEEK!! Wow, I can't even believe it. Both of my parents have been out of town, so our house doesn't even look Christmasy at all. The only way I'm getting any Christmas Spirit is being on campus, or playing Christmas Music. Since we've had a definete lack of snow, it really hasn't even felt like December - just an elongated November. But, what do mine eyes see? Looking out the window, I can see snow! Real, live (sort of), snow! Falling from a white sky. And, my mother is coming home! For the first time in months! My mom, along with Tiggr and the Cute One are in the car, driving from Houston. (yes, they are crazy) They should be here Thursday, plenty of time before Christmas, right? But the main thing is, we'll all be together for Christmas. What is Christmas without family?