Happy Boxing Day!

Hands down, this was the most relaxing December I've ever had. It wasn't until later that I realized this sensation was due to the complete absence of frantic shopping rampages that take over our lives the day after Thanksgiving. This year, all we bought was food and that was more than enough time spent waiting in line. And due to the lack of public transportation during the holidays, my friends and I spent 4 straight days together (which is actually a long time when you're used to living on your own). We played card games, did crossword puzzles & sudoku, drank hot chocolate with marshmallows, watched movies, read our books, did facial peels, played frisbee, and even did yoga so we weren't completely lazy. Did I mention this was all in 85 degree weather surrounded by palm trees? Your typical Christmas, right? Yet if I had to spend another Christmas away from home, I couldn't have asked for a better way to do it. And no tears were shed!