Don't Think...

I think this pretty much describes my week.

I've been busy, and if you saw me you'd be thinking I wasn't...but I have been. I wish it was "good" busy though...yes, I believe there's a difference between good and bad busy. Ha!

And today, craziness came all together and kept me in bed. For a long time. 

Thank Goodness for some bubbly dark drink that helped a little, and aspirin, and water...and the dogs taking care of me.

I'm still not better but I am forcing myself out of bed, out of the house, and into some cooler but fresher air. Finals can wait a little (wish me luck next week!), and the Christmas presents too (as long time followers you know I usually sent stuff away by the end of November, and this year?! Not so much. The boxes aren't even sealed yet!).

I'll take it easy this year. But I will be studying for finals and will work on everything starting tomorrow...just not the boxes. They'll become New Year's gifts I assume. Ha! Oh well, we shall see.

Yes, I think too much!!!

At least I know what I'm getting this year for Christmas!!!

Do you?

Happy Thursday everyone.

Stay warm.

Stay happy...whatever you're doing...enjoy it!!!

xox

P.s. welcome new followers! Thanks for stopping by and reading!

It looks like Christmas

Good morning everyone.

The time has come...and yes Christmas is coming closer and closer each day. In one week I'll be pretty much done with most of my classes, most of my finals and this year's awesome holiday season can finally start. Finally!! I am certainly excited! So I thought I'd give myself a little break and join Michelle's weekly fun again. This week obviously with some Christmas fun...oh, excuse me, pins!

Are you excited?

I may even get to see and feel some snow flakes this season! I'm already excited. It'll make me feel at home!

Are you on Pinterest, too? Follow me if you like.

Why not join in the fun and share your latest pins? I just did! :D

Or just hop on over to Michelle's.

Happy Wednesday!

Homesick

Yes, I am homesick. Just a little bit but enough for me to go onto sties and find out how even more gorgeous my city back in Europe is. Crazy, huh? Where was all this beauty when I was there? Really? Not fair. However, just thinking about the cold winter temperatures...I am happy I am in California. Thank you.

above photos via Luzerner Zeitung Online

Besides this quite gorgeous ice skating rank...today, is also Santa Claus day! Yes, it is. And somehow I think it's a lot better to have this day on December 6 than having him come in for Christmas. Don't hate me now but it's just my opinion. Every year I chuckle a little just because to me, Santa Claus will be part of December 6...and so not coming through a chimney. ;) Ha! Then again, who wants such a Santa and his helpers to come in on Christmas?! I certainly don't!

Isn't Santa's helper scary?! I'm certainly no fan of his...but these helpers encouraged us to behave more, and work more on our good behavior throughout the year...otherwise Santa would know and December 6 would not be a fantastic day!

Santa photos via Luzerner Zeitung Online

Yes I was scared of December 6. Santa and his helpers would come to school and visit classes, walk through the city, and his helpers just looked incredibly scary...especially when you are about 8 or 10 or 15 or even 25! Ha!! Worst was, when the helpers were friends of mine and waited until they'd spot me on the street...fantastic. Little Selma definitely got scared (regardless of age!). But for the record, I was never scared of Santa although he certainly had some power over me...just his helpers always caused some heavy chills.

This is the only thing I am not missing. I love the holiday season and I am quite sad I don't experience it with familiar places and with my mom whom I miss daily...but today is a day I am happy I am not walking through Luzern. Thank you! 

Happy Santa Claus Day!!!

"Do you lye crytol gel?"

Ok, folks, let me tell you one thing...

Today is one of those day that I cherish, appreciate, and love my life as of this moment and my life in southern California. There are times I don't (let's be honest, we all do!!), there are times that I feel incredibly homesick, and there are times I just want to hug everyone around me. 

Today is one of these days. I had fun. I went out and about and maybe drank a few drinks too many (whoops!!),  and just had a blast!! I finally (and by finally I really mean finally!!) saw Anjelah Johnson. If you are not familiar with her, that's okay, but just know you are missing out big time!!! Luckily fate was on my site and I purchased two tickets at the right (or helped someone in need out), and voila...I had a blast. Granted, I froze my butt off while waiting outside (darn this awful California weather these days!), but at the same time was happily sipping on my Chai Latte. Yay!!! Best time to enjoy some warm beverage anyways...

...and now, scary Sunday is around the corner. Sadly. I have to study like hell to get at least a B on my freakin' math exam tomorrow. No way will I ever get an A in this class. 

What is wrong with me? Why am I pushing myself through school again? Will it really help me feel more accomplished, more satisfied, and even smarter? Who knows. Seriously.

At least I am here, and I am living life...that is all that counts. Sometimes you just gotta do all this....and sometimes, as worthless as it may look to you and even sound to you it is all worth the wait, the trouble, the struggle, the agony...it is worth it!!! 

I feel blessed, do you?!

Happy weekend everyone.
So sorry I've been MIA lately...I feel I'm missing out on a lot...but hey, I have less than two weeks. One paper due, and all my finals scheduled for the 14th. Can it be any more awful? Oh, and my friend's birthday is coming up too. I know what we are gonna do that weekend, and I don't have to look for a birthday gift anymore. Our fun night out tonight was worth every penny! Thank you. But I'll be in big trouble figuring out what to do and how to juggle school and fun and life and well, me. Haha!

Wish me luck!

xoxo

Happy December

Already? Yes, it is December!!! 

I can't believe it either folks. But it's what it is and yes, we really have one month left of this year. 

So go out and celebrate life and December!

And I just saw the following video on TV and thought I should share it with you all. I need some fun in my life...and I know we all do, every day. The smallest things should brighten our days...not just the big ones. :)  It's kind of weird but fun at the same time. Besides, I know I need some Christmas spirit. There's no decoration in the house yet! Yes, believe it or not, but so far we've been slacking off a little. If you know me you know I LOVE Christmas. The decoration, music, food, clothing, feeling...I love it all! So it feels weird not having any Christmas twinkly and glittery fun in the house (yet!!). I am determined to change this soon. Wish me luck!

In the meantime, have fun with the video.

And if you live in southern California....try not to get blown away in the next days. Should I hold on to the palm trees in front of my house? They are moving like crazy but look stable. ;)

More info about this video is found here.

Have a brilliant day!