“Write what should not be forgotten.” - Isabel Allende
I finally have found some time to sit and update you few who read this on my recent going-ons. Most recently, as in today I am celebrating my best friend's birth. Today he is 19 and I rarely see any traces of the boy I met the summer after freshman year of highschool, now all I see is the man he is becoming and I am so very proud of him. Christmas was almost a week ago and this year it was full of family, friends, joy, and calm. My mother and I made a birthday cake for Jesus and we had a scrumptious dinner at the Harrell household. 
Just last night my mother took me to Les Miserables to celebrate my upcoming birthday which I will not be home to celebrate. It was a beautiful movie, the depressive almost overshadowed the hope hidden within the characters but it was touching none the less. Unfortunately the main characters Russell Crow and Hugh Jackman lack vocal skill and access to a large vocal range, perspectively.
I also was able to see The Hobbit recently, only to be greatly disappointed in the lack of respect shown to Tolkien's splendid storyline, the director unfortunately decided the age old tale needed more violence and gore and didn't hesitate in making the necessary changes. A poor adaption of Tolkien's great work.
A few days before Christmas I was able to attend the picture perfect wedding of the most wonderful couple, a pair I met on Ballroom Team, my coach and his fiance'. I absolutely adored the wedding, everything from the music choices, the decorations, lights, bridesmaids lanterns instead of bouquets, and especially the foot washing ceremony were hearttouching, glorious, and beautiful.
Also recently (before my splendidly long winter break) my church, Resonate had our batism service which was a simply glorious event, overflowing with joy and praise for our Savior.
So excited for all those who publicly committed their lives to Christ this past month! Pure joy, overflowing!
Another fun adventure from the past weeks was the event the acquisition of our Christmas tree brought about; while driving it home atop our car the ropes snapped and sent the tree rolling into
the middle of the highway. Luckily it landed in the median and we were able to retrieve it during a break in the traffic, unscathed. It nows stands, still in our living room, as beautiful as ever.
This year I also had the pleasure of going to see It's A Wonderful Life at The Kenworthy in Moscow with a dear friend and then having a wonderful evening of conversation, coffee, walks through the snow, and a deed I recently found out is anything but legal, a snowball fight. I guess I'm becoming something of a criminal.
I'm so happy and blessed this holiday season, to be around family, dear friends, home, sleeping in my much missed bed, being loved by those around me. It really is a Wonderful Life and it turned out to be a White Christmas as well.
The week before Finals the Ballroom Dance Team had our Fall Preformance and it went splendidly, our follow coach called it her best preformance yet.I had so much fun with it and was so blessed that a few of my friends came to share in it with me. It will always be one of my most treasured memories, the first preformance on my team.
Above is the final dance and bow that we all participated in, led by Buzz and Jesse.
On the Right is the Zelda Waltz which went better than expected and was loads of fun learning, hopefully we will do it again. Below is the Foxtrot in those gorgeous blue velvet gowns.
Resonate had a wonderful Christmas party this winter and Santa even came! Here is the picture my Village took with him! We had so much fun, fellowshipping, eating, dancing, and listening to the RunAway Symphony band!
Here is a link to hear our amazing voices from Village caroling one Wednesday night!
True love is not earned, it's graciously given.
Fear is not Reality, it is Created by the Mind.
Inspirational is the aim, hope they hit the mark.
Leaving you with Pooh and then some pictures of my family making ginerbread houses.
