December is Here!

When I woke up this morning (or this afternoon rather because I awoke at 1pm and missed lunch and class again, oops) I was greeted with a wonderful sight.  I was greeted with the sight of snow on the ground.  It has been getting colder lately and I feel like the cold feels more miserable when there isn’t a layer of snow on the ground to justify the cold.  Apart from that is my obscure principle that I shouldn’t wear a winter jacket until there is snow.  I just feel out of place if I do that.  So today was nice because although it was not that much colder today, I was warmer because I was wearing my winter jacket instead of just my sweater.

The snow of this morning felt appropriate because it was December 1^st.  December 1^st is a transitional day where people usually feel like they are officially allowed to get into the Christmas spirit (*cough* Jessica *cough*).  Sure, stores like people to get the idea of Christmas in their heads right after Remembrance Day or American Thanksgiving (Black Friday or Midnight Madness attests to that), but some people still don’t feel like it’s the Christmas season until December 1^st (even though Advent has started already).  One reason why this could be is possibly because Christmas Countdown Calendars (with the chocolates for every day) start on December 1^st.  I received one this year for the first time.  I got it as a gag gift from my girlfriend.  It’s a Hannah Montana calendar.  I was happy to receive it though because not only did I get a piece of chocolate first thing in the morning, but I also got to punch a hole in her knee.  (Needless to say, I am not at all a fan of Hannah Montana.) 

Happy December everyone!  I wish everyone quick fingers and great focus when doing their homework.  For those sick of school, hang on.  We’re almost there.  I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. 

Feliz Navidad!