As you can see, the biggest present was the one I took the picture with. A 6 megapixel digital Pentax camera complete with fancy lens. Also included were clothing, Final Fantasy XII, Hello Kitty PEZ dispensers, a Bitch Wine, money, and the New Super Mario Bros to play on my new DS. (The DS is the result of Chris's extreme generosity, thanks Chris <3).

The holiday festivities were awesome. There was much feasting and lying about. I took several hundred pictures within the first hour of camera-assembly (much to the irritation of all our guests). *snap snap snap!!*

Jeff came to visit me on New Years and stayed for several days. We had a good time together, though his semi-nocturnal lifestyle definitely had a negative effect on my sleep schedule. I've finally shifted my body back to early rising. Essential, since the first day of the semester is Monday.

I'm excited to begin this level. It's Psych (which I'm not thrilled about) and Critical Care (which I'm VERY thrilled about). It's hard to believe I'll be able to get a real job and make real money in only a few more months. My boss at work has expressed interest in hiring me once I graduate, so I'm feeling pretty good about the winding down of my college experience and the beginning of my nursing career.

I've pretty much decided it's in my best interest to continue living at home for about 6 months after school in order to save a little money before moving out. I can work for Schumpert and put my paychecks in savings so I'll have a little money to put down on a car/home. ( I hope the car lasts until graduation, actually...) My parents are fine with me hanging around a little longer (we have plenty of space), and since Jeff will still be in school when I start work, it's not like I know what city he'll end up getting a job in anyway. Once he's out of school, employed, and has settled into a new city, I'll think about relocation. No big hurry.

I hope all of you had a good holiday, and that the new semester treats you well.