First Christmas away from home went a little like this: Casie and Christo came over this morning, and we opened presents while sipping hot chocolate and watching A Christmas Story on TBS and then Mary Poppins. Then, I went to work, and while some guests were all about the Christmas spirit today, others were just plain ole grinches.

Now that Christmas is over, I’m super sad. I feel like I was too busy being an intern to enjoy it this year. Even my holiday shopping felt rushed and I didn’t watch even half of my favorite Christmas movies - A Muppet Christmas Carol, Home Alone 1 and 2, Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas. I did, however, find time to watch The Santa Clause and The Grinch (animated and live action), so I guess that’s what really counts. 

I’m just glad I got to spend some time with my friends this morning. Even though I missed my mom, kitties, Buck family, and the Christmas service at my home church a lot today, I really am blessed to have met the friends I have down here. And I must say, me this time last year vs. me now are very different people, and I think I like this year’s one more.

Last year I was still in school, in a committed relationship with a man who I was head-over-heels in love with (seriously, I was ready to have a diamond ring on my left hand) and addicted to Farmville. This year, I’m living on my own with a college degree under my belt, working for the largest entertainment company in the world, and single. And happy about it. I don’t belong to anyone but myself and God, and that’s the way I like it. Oh, and I no longer play Farmville, I hardly even get on Facebook much anymore, I am very proud to say, so snaps to me :)

Now I just need to figure out how to actually get into entertainment, here at Disney or otherwise. Maybe the New Year will bring that?