It's a wonderful time of year.

It's nice out this time of year.  I really kind of enjoy walking around at night during these colder nights.  I have a real love for wandering around smelling the winter air.  It smells so clean, and occasionally you catch a waft of some ones wood stove of fireplace.  It has a very heartwarming effect.  Though it may be chilly, that only incentives walking at a more brisk pace. 


Another wonderful upside, are the beautiful views from the roof deck.  At this time of year, you can see much farther than you can the rest of the year.  It makes it so very wonderful to sit up here on the roof, although, there is not much you can do to stay warm in the biting wind.

Amongst other things, this time of year lends itself to seeing the family, whether its when you go visit them, or when you skype those who are too far away.  This year was the first year my sister has not been in town for the holidays.  She is off in Peru, with the Peace Corp.  She is having a wonderful time, albeit in a very foreign place.

She has been receiving various care packages from home, and apparently has sent something for the lot of my family, once that arrives, we shall all have a bit of fun, finding out what our surprise gifts are.

Life is going quite well, I am having a good time.  As much as visiting the family can be nerve wracking, it is also a bit of a treat.

--J.Foley