Christmas Leave!

Well, this is probably going to have nothing to do with the Navy at all, especially since I've been home since the 12th :)  But it's all good, I just felt the need to write something!!!

So the last days have been pretty awesome.  No work, no responsibilities, nada.  I love it!!!  It was a well needed break, and with the last weekend I had in Virginia, I was more than happy to leave and recharge.  I've spent all of my time with my family.  But living on a 30 acre farm means I don't have to deal with the city, which makes me happy.  One of the first nights I was home, I was lucky enough to watch the Gemini meteor showers from the roof of my mom's truck.  I've never seen the sky fall like that, it was GORGEOUS!!!!  The last time a meteor shower was happening, I was stuck on base and couldn't see anything, not even one meteor!  That's ok, this last shower more than made up for the others I've missed!!!  I spent two days wandering around Frankenmuth, which is this great little German-style town that is pretty famous for Bronner's, the largest Christmas store in existence.  The second day I spent with my brother's girlfriend, which was nice since I only get to see her and my brother a few days a year. :(

I've spent more than a few days working on a few handmade presents.  I decided my gift list would include one commercially produced item and one handmade item per person.  I won't say exactly what I'm making yet, since it's not Christmas and I'm not entirely sure who reads this blog... (I can only account for two or three people.)  But once Christmas has passed, I'll post what I made :)  Anyway, hopefully everyone is doing well.  Have a safe and Merry Christmas!!!! <3