That and I’ve been eating lots of candy. You know how it goes.
College final exams, desk work, and then a flurry of family functions have all hit in a quick succession.
It is a common occurrence in the first week or two for my connection to the outside world to go dead. My email inbox is filled with unwanted online offers and numerous updates telling me my inbox if full (and that if I really cared, I should purchase their option to expand my inbox so I’ll have more room for such crap before becoming reprimanded once again) as I neglect to check it. My only news magazine reading is TV Guide. And I get so far removed from the news Russia could invade America and I’d be the last one to question why everyone keeps calling me “Comrade.”
As a media junkie, it is kinda nice.
As a replacement, I have the time to read a lot and watch movies. Being away from MU means I no longer have a lightning fast internet connection, so I rarely get on, because I get depressed as I subconsciously make comparisons. I also don’t watch much TV because being in college means one is rarely watching TV. CORRECTION: Being in college means one is rarely watching TV PROGRAMING. One may spend a lot of time in front of the TV, but it’s more often displaying a DVD or video game than a regular show.
Nevertheless, it’s been a good holiday season. I’ve picked up a decent stack of DVDs and books (because discounting a random sweater or new pair of socks, that’s really all I get for presents).
I’ve spent lots of time with family; which in most cases is a good thing. I’ve had time to relax, to unwind, to just crash, and though I haven’t had as many chances to sleep in as I’d like, life isn’t too bad.
In fact it’s pretty good. May your holidays be going the same or even better.
If you’d forgive me, I can hear the siren call of peanut butter fudge in the distance. I must answer. Good bye.
