quick update!

Well friends.... it is so close. So close to being done with assignments for Fall 2007. So close to getting to visit my family. So close to getting my house cleaned, mopped, scrubbed. So close to making my first "sweet potato cheesecake" (this is for the southerners at my office christmas potluck) So close to getting to sleep as late as I want for one or two days.

I am three days or less away from turning in my two final assignments. At this point, Matt, Candice and I simply need to pump up the references and we'll be done with our spirituality final project. I'm about 1/2 way done with my cultural final.... so close.

Here are some pics of this week's events (christmas parties galore) to keep you busy, while I finish my homework! Blessings to you!

Sarah and I at Red Robin in Round Rock -
on our winter field trip with our fun neighbors Joel and Jessica!

At the Christmas Party for our program, hosted by Dub Oliver, the Vice President for Student Life (L-R: Katie, Heather, me, Candice)

Lyndsy (far left) and I being "tree huggers" when our friends showed up for the 08 Cohort Christmas party dressed as Christmas trees. (trees L-R: Brittany, Kathryn, Katie).

Kathryn and I posing in our adorable outfits. I borrowed my amazing sweater from Julia Greenlee. The poinsetta was a hit, and only hurt a little when people hugged me. Kathryn is my Amazing Race partner, so I'm kind of sad we already sent in our photo because this would have been a good one (the one we sent was good, too - 80's style).

My friend Kristen and I - you can get a better look at my sweater from this photo...
Merry Christmas to all!