merry christmas!

i don't even need tomorrow to come to be happy with everything as it is right at this moment. i'm home with a family who loves me. i've been lucky enough to see friends i haven't seen in a few months. my best friend is home and safe. and once again i am simply awestruck by all that i have been blessed with.

i would never describe myself as religious, spiritual maybe, but not religious. however, in attending a private religious university, you can't help but pick up on things, especially in religion classes. Christmas is a celebration of the birth of Jesus, and the number one thing that Jesus stands for is love. Love. so today i will surround myself with people who love me, and i will make sure those close to me know they are loved because i believe that is truly what this holiday is all about. not just about the presents, not just about Santa, or sugar cookies, or christmas lights...it's about the love that is shared in the ideas, the set-up, the concepts of all of those things.

so merry christmas to everyone, may your day and your life be filled to the brim with all kinds of love! ♥