Holiday Cheer

With exams finally finished it is time to focus on my time off and relaxing. I did pick up a few extra shifts at work, but I want to have time to relax, which is so important! The last 2 weeks with studying and writing exams, I definitely did not take care of myself very well or my place. My plan for the holidays is to bake a bunch of things for lunches next semester, do some exploring of Vancouver and read! It is amazing how much I miss just reading a book. Not one that is assigned for class or textbooks, but a book that I pick to read. I have 6 or 7 books waiting on my shelf to be read. I will say I have been good and not bought anymore books lately. Chapter's is like a magnet. Most times when I go to the mall it sucks me right in and I get lost in the world of all the books I want. The fact that they email me about all the deals that go on does not help either! 

Just a few of my books!

This Christmas will be my third living in Vancouver but the first one I will spend in Vancouver. The last two years I traveled during Christmas. It will be so nice to be home. I will miss spending Christmas with the rest of my family, but I am looking forward to not going anywhere. 
I convinced a friend, last weekend, to go to the Bright Nights Train in Stanley Park. I wanted to go check out at least one Christmas light display this year and this year it was Stanley Park. There were a few food trucks and light displays. Then there was the little train ride. It went around showing more light displays and the terrifying gingerbread man on stilts. There was this part where the train slowed down and there was a person dressed up as a gingerbread man on stilts came toward the train. It was like something from a nightmare. I was surprised I didn't have nightmares after that. And the cutouts of dogs in sweaters driving a sleigh and dancing around a tree, also terrifying. Think dogs playing cards, but a Christmas scene. It was chilly that night. I thought I had worn enough layers, but my hands got cold and once they get cold I am screwed. I do not produce much body heat as it is and even wearing warm gloves my hands froze and then I just could not stop shivering. But it was still so much fun. 

Have a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone!

Song of the Day: Naked by Ella Mai (this song comes care of a dear friend. She told me to listen to it and it is amazing!)