Christmas is here!

So I'm sitting against those awfully cold cinder block walls that only seem to be found in college dorms. I have officially completed my third semester at the soon to be Belhaven University. It has been quite the exam week, we even threw in two fire alarms and yes, the alarm on our hall is RIGHT over our door. Even though I only had a few exams and they were spread out, I am really tired and slightly afraid that I may fall asleep in the hall as I type this. Wow it's only 10 a.m. and I feel like I could use another good night's sleep. Maybe I should just be like elf, "I slept great, I got a full 4o minutes!" Oh man, I have watched that movie so much this Christmas. Anyway, we sure did have some great quotes as always, "Civilization is a moral obligation!" "A big flat lady" (studying Manet's Luncheon on the Grass) oh and from One Fine Day, a study break mind you, "Where do you get a bag like that?" I would venture to say, especially during finals week, every girl needs one of those! I actually can say that I did learn some very interesting stuff: Stravinsky was a great Russian composer but because of World War II he moved to Los Angeles and made quite a name for himself-one of America's 100 most influential people, a star on the Hollywood walk of fame, and he even messed with our Star Spangled Banner and tried to re-harmonize it but was quickly imprisoned because it was illegal at the time. Tchaikovsky too had in interesting life. He was known as "the weeping machine" and had an anonymous widow donor that supported him for many years but they only communicated by letters. He drank tainted water and died from chlorea though some say he committed suicide over a lover. I can also tell you how to care for someone who is having a seizure and that there are many schools, technologies, and counseling help for individuals with disabilities. I've heard of a Polonaise and Mazurka and can define pirouette, attitude, and gand battement. Well I won't bore you with any more details, let's just say this was quite a semester. As for every semester, I think we are all ready to go home. We are as ready as any girl who has lived in a dorm. It's bitter sweet as tensions are high despite close friendships. Well tomorrow I make that 8-10 hour drive once again, and guess what?! Christmas is here! P.S. kudos for those of you who can figure out what the sign says in my picture, yes i am in college, i just forgot that i would've had to write it backwards to make your day even better!