Quiet as a mouse!

Christmas Eve is still surprisingly the same for me, even as a grown up-kid. I'm anxious for tomorrow so there's absolutely no way I can sleep. Part of it may be that this mattress is as hard as a rock, but I'm pretty excited. I can't possibly think of any other material things that I need so I know all of those gifts under the tree will all surprise me. Tonight I opened a few-black BCBG dress, Steve Madden kitten heels, a small framed poster and a mug. I hadn't a clue!

Tonight dance has really been on my mind. I wanna go somewhere over this summer and make decent use of my time off from school. The following summer I know I will have other obligations. My problems are finances and actually making up my mind about where I would go. Bates Dance Festival in Maine sounds amazing, but can I afford it?

In the meantime, I feel like I'm really progressing as a saleswoman. I made some great sales today. Maybe it was just luck, but I have to be doing something right, right?

Merry Christmas Eve

All I can think about during this time of year is the Nutcracker. In that period of my life (Pre-professional ballet training) recitals and other performances made me feel accomplished. So much work was put into a show and I loved getting dolled up in tutus and pink tights. It topped of my holiday season.

Ironically now that I am studying dance in college Christmastime include no dancing at all. I'm rather lost at home without the bare minimum-daily technique classes. I would even go as far as to say I'm anxious to return to school!

Anyway, I wish all of you readers (or lack thereof) a wonderful holiday! Be merry and bright, even if it doesn't include dancing!

Nose-nippin'

There's one week until Christmas! And nobody's stirring in this house! It is rather cold though. I've spent a lot of my winter break under a blanket sipping on coffee-that is when I'm not out with Mom shopping. (which we tend to do quite a bit... but no worries! deals only!) I've been home about one week now.

So much has happened over the past month though worth mentioning!

1. There never was a second interview at the retail store. I was called back and hired one week later! Thanksgiving weekend I worked around twenty hours. It was so exciting. (only slightly nerve-wracking) Working as a sales associate on a commission is quite a learning experience. Not only is it a great position to put down on a resume, but I'm opening up a lot. Initially I had no idea why I was hired to sell designer clothing because of my reserved personality. Now I'm comfortable with chatting with customers and suggesting retail items. I can't wait to get my first paycheck!
2. My grades this fall quarter were much better than expected. A's in all classes except Notation and Intro to World Cinema, which I received A-'s in. What a pity.
3. I'm living in a house next year with two friends. It's cute with wood flooring, nice appliances, laundry machines, a sizable basement for storage, and my own room. The location is convenient too. I can't wait to move in, although that won't be until at least late August.
4. I have bangs now! Thick, blunt bangs! Usually I find hair to be a petty thing to discuss however the dramatic change had me a bit shook up. I hate leaving the salon unsure about what's going on up top my head. It's grown on me though, despite a slight resemblance of Cleopatra.

Right now Phil is in South Carolina. He's heading down to Florida to visit his family. It doesn't feel right without him here with me. I'm anxious for Christmas to pass so I can return to Columbus with him.

For now I'm looking forward to a white Christmas! It might actually happen this year. :]