christmas.

christmas is over. the day after christmas is the worst day of the year, i think. going downstairs and seeing the mess of the living room with new goodies and tid bits of wrapping paper is so sad, because all the giddy anticipation is over. yes, even as a 20 year old i experienced a bit of this today. to end this depressing note, i had a great christmas with my family. my mom said it felt like it was a "grown up christmas" for me, and i think she is right. each year it becomes less and less about the presents, and more about the spirit of christmas, family, comfort, and love. to quote jamie myers, "i think i am transitioning into adulthood fairly well" haha!

but now that christmas is over new years is left to look forward to! as a goal-oriented person i love this holiday. its like a clean slate, a new beginining, a fresh start, etc. basically its amazingness. its refereshing to be able to think about a whole new year. and i have a good feeling about 2010. i wont go into deatils, as many of the reasons i have such high hopes for this year are solely based on susperstition. (ex: 201o is an even year, divisible by 5 (my fav number)) yesss, im a fuhhh-reak, i get this obsession from my mother.

last photos of christmas '09:

disney village set out by the fireplace!

about the 75th photo taken of the Lester family christmas tree '09.

my aunt got us reindeer antlers. shockingly enough, this photo ranks in the top of favorite family pics.

hope everyone had a wonderful christmas, and is having a relaxing break. i know i will have to adjust when i am expected to do more than sleep till 10, and watch 90210 all day long. but i will enjoy it for now!

big fan.

This post is dedicated to things i am a "big fan" of.

1. Antropologie: Has always been a favorite of the over priced stores. Lately, I have been in to not just their clothing but the style of the entire store (down to the way the store is decorated for Christmas).

2. Jogging: This used to be a hobby of mine, but I gave it up for about 4 or so years. Now, I have enjoyed picking the hobby back up again. I ran the Jingle Bell Fun Run with a friend last Saturday, and it was so fun (everyone was decked out for Christmas and wore jingle bells on their shoes). It was my first race over 2 miles, and I was excited because one of my goals I made for sophomore year was actually accomplished. Forget the goals to shower before class, keep my room clean, etc. You can't when them all, and thats what resolutions for 2010 is for!

3. Yeah, ladies you are welcome. I'm a big fan of him because um, how could you not be?
4. This man's work is incredible. If you want to see a demonstration of someone who found their professional calling, look no further! I have recently had a slight obsession with his show "My Fair Wedding". Love him.
5. Had to do it. I have always been a Bama fan, but now that I am a student too I feel much more passionate about the team. Congrats to them for the SEC win, and I am so excited for watching the National Championship.

Other things I am a big fan of: using the phrase "big fan", the book "the 10 women you'll be before you are 35", christmas lights, mugs, my new white phone cover (the plum was ugly), nice store employees, barnes and noble, trying new things, attempting to cook, and baths.

happy holidays everyone!!

its beginning to look a lot like christmas!

tree decorating+ white christmas= 2 of my favorite things. we watched this classic as we decorated this year!

small white tree in my room! i have had an obsession with the white trees this year. i think they are too cute. other obsessions of the season include: mixing brown and black together (if its the right shade of brown), flowers (on anything), and edge of desire (#9 on john mayer's battle studies)

another view, with the snowflakes/ ornaments hanging from my lights!

red/white themed tree with at the ives! roll tide roll babyy!!

its the most wonderful time of the year! hope everyone is having a great week. we are already halfway through!

oh by gosh by goly.

its time for mistletoe and holly.

hope everyone had a great thanksgiving! thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. this is why: 1. food is delicious 2. spirit of thankfulness 3. all the family comes over 4. my aunt gives us a "holiday basket" s (this makes my year) 5. IT KICKS OFF THE CHRISTMAS SEASON.

little tallulah asleep, tired from all the attention!

my absoulte favorite flower. love these fresh cut.
gift from the basket, love these!!
all the ladies in the fam over thanksgiving!

the day after thanksgiving we broke tradition (something i am not usually a fan of) but, we did not go shopping on black friday. well, we didnt go early.. we still went to pick out our christmas tree and i got a white tree. i don't know why i am so fascinated with the white trees this year, but i'm loving them! [picture to come]

merry christmas, happy holidays.

countdowns.

Turkey day is only 9 days away! More exciting- only 6 school days. Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. Our family comes over for the afternoon and we eat a late lunch. This year I have asked my mom if I can be responsible for one of the desserts. She is hesitant to lend me this respsonsibility out of fear of this being one of my "bees in the bonnet". We will see, I am no Paula D.

Countdown #2: Exactly 1 month till our family trip till our trip to Opryland in Nashville! (I tried to upload a pic of this but it would not work).

Happy Monday. On the note of countdowns, 4 days till the weekend, ha!

in repair, i'm not together..but i'm gettin there.

so these thoughful words taken from mr. mayer describe perfectly a chair rennovation that is being done for my room in ttown. props to my mother who has chosen to reupholster the chair herself.

sorry, i did not get a good picture of the front of the chair. we found this at my grandmother's house this summer and i loved it, but obviously it is dated. instead of the pink fabric, now it will be green! yay, im excited to see how it will look when finished. shout out to mom, GO MOTHER! see, this is one of those projects i would so ambitiously start and fail to finish. (i will post pics when it is finished!)

the title of this post serves two meanings. one- the chair is in repair. two-the use of john mayer's lyrics leads me to say i am SO excited about seeing him in concert on feb. 9!! i can't wait, and i am also excited for the release of his new album. Love john, love him..

now, i have to work on school work..so i can take a break and decorate the apartment tonight with rooms for Christmas. magic 96.5 is already playing the tunes, abc family is showing their original holiday movies, and im in the spirit!

have a great week everyone.

accomplished.

i feel accomplished this weekend. not in school work of course, but christmas decor is making progress. my mother and i went shopping this morning and bought some supplies, and tonight i finished my first christmas craft! it was simple, but as always took longer than i expected! tomorrow i am taking our tree back to ttown can't wait to decorate with the roommate!

i formed the cone shaped christmas tree out of cardstock, and decorated the tree with patterned scrapbooking paper. finishing touch: buttons and tree topper! my plan is to make two more, put them on a mirrored candle holder, and put some snow around them!

couldnt resist. while shopping this morning we found this pet santa suit at the dollar tree. it fits talullah perfectly, and it was only a buck!! we also got some snow flake wine glasses, such a sucker for those!

tonight was dinner with staley. it was sooo good to see her, how i have missed her! we went to jacksons in homewood, which was tasty tasty. after dinner we went to none other than...yogurt mountain! i love yogurt mountain, a little too much. one opened in tuscaloosa last weekend and i went friday, sat, AND sunday. oh well, its delicious..cant help it.

random notes: school work is overwhelming, i am "training" (loose term) for a 5k, i went to the chiropractor friday and loved it, i cant believe i am saying this but i am kinda ready for the cold weather to set it, and lastly.. there is no place like home, warms my soul.

happy weekend everyone!