two weeks.

has been flying by.

every time I come home it's a very different experience than the last.
being an adult in the place you were a kid is a weird sensation.
I kinda like that I'm half-way reverting back to that. I really like my old room, and my house is so beautiful at christmas. I absolutely love driving around westminster and the surrounding parts of the county. I realize how beautiful this place is more and more with each visit back. I love seeing old friends after months and even years and discovering that nothing has changed even though our lives are completely different. I like being able to get a small portion of my life back from when I was much more carefree and passionate about it.

I also love how the holidays make everyone feel. everything is lit up and beautiful. the clothes are warm and cozy and hot chocolate is never-ending. everyone is just in a loving and giving mood. it's clear to see the spirit of Christ all around even though people sometimes don't register that it's such a huge part of why holidays are special. without that spirit, the holidays would be fun, but they wouldn't feel majestic.

being home for the break is so perfect, and I feel like it's been a confirmation that I need to go back to hawaii for this last semester rather than working before my mission. rather than skeptical and somewhat begrudging, I'm very suddenly excited for 2011 and what it will bring.
new classes
new roommates
new coworkers
new social circles
new resolutions
new perspectives
new habits
new understanding
new knowledge
and hopefully a lot more.


feliz navidad, y espero que tengan un año neuvo muy feliz.
yo sé que seré.