This Christmas break has been interesting. Completely opposite from last break. Joel gone this year, Lydia and James here this year...Gracie here. But mostly things have just been different with how I have used my time.
What did my time go to last Christmas break? It went to some time in Stillwater with a bunch of people I don't EVER hang out with anymore (not a lot of time with the boyfriend), and it went to hanging out with Whitney and Erika.
What have I done this break? I went to Stillwater and spent five straight days with Tyler and his family. Five days might not seem like a lot but that is the longest I have ever spent with his family. It was a blast. I loved being there for five days so by the second day I didn't necessarily feel as much like a guest but more like a family member, so the next few days were enjoyable. It was nice not leaving right after I got there. I got to spend some time with his mom's entire side of the family as well, that was fun. It's fun to see where she comes from.
What else have I done? I have worked. I have relaxed. I have hung with my family. I haven't worked a ton, but it's been enough. I have had a good balance of waking up to work at 8 and being able to sleep in some days too. I have also spent more time hanging out with my family than I probably did last year. It's been great having Lydia and James just living down the road from here... I don't miss driving to Oologah just to hang out with my sister. PLUS, the addition of Hadlee to the Summers' family is wonderful. Hadlee is the cutest and funniest dog I have ever met.
Another difference is being away from Tyler for this month was better and easier than last year. I don't know what it is... but it's just easier to be a part right now. Not in a bad way at all =) I think last year was weird cause we started dating RIGHT before break, so we spent our first month apart. Plus we are really only going about 2 full weeks without seeing each other every day. So it's just been better.
Life is different from a year ago. I have no idea what this year holds, hopefully some exciting things, hopefully great things. But you never know!
Happy New Year to all!
1 comment:
I, too, am excited to see what this next year holds for you. I am very thankful to know that God will be at the center of whatever comes your way!!
love you!
mom
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