The holidays and law school applications have filled the past few months with little sleep but plenty of rewarding catch-up sessions with family and friends.
My favorite part of the holidays, aside from seeing so many loved ones, is the general mood of people. Everyone, except douches and grinches, seems to be kinder and a little more open to wonder. Put on a little Nat King Cole and go sniff some cinnamon sticks. Or have some baked goods and watch the mid-season finale of your favorite show. If that doesn't put you in a better mood, I don't know what will.
With Christmas and Hanukkah right around the corner and the new year rapidly approaching, my mind is brewing with resolutions. Maybe I'll finally finish my novel. Or get back to high school track shape (hello, six pack!). There's always that language I've been meaning to learn. Too many broad resolutions are abandoned quickly after the ball drops at midnight. This year, I'd be happy just to be filled with wonder throughout the year. If I could learn more patience and accomplish my goals quickly and with purpose, I'd be content. I'm too old to sit on a skeevy mall Santa's lap, but I'd do pretty much anything for those resolutions to come true. Is that too much to ask, Santa?
-Cybil
