Witches, Magic, and Muggles.. Oh My!

For the record-I know its shameful to brag, but I can't help it.

I should apologize for my behavior lately. My hyperactive running around and constant smiling are not just symptoms of "holiday-itis, which is so totally exciting, but are rather due to a BIG trip that I am taking in a few short days.. A trip to.. Universal Studios! Yep, that is right. I will spend part of my Christmas vacation traveling through the sunny state of Florida all the way to our destination-Tampa.

So what are our plans? Well, I am glad you asked. I will be fulfilling a "bucket list" item or two and spend the break flying around on broomsticks and sipping on butterbeer at The Wonderful World of Harry Potter! Hooray!

For those non-members of the HP fan club, I'm sure I lost you awhile back, but for my fellow HP lovers, I know you share my enthusiasm. I will say this, if you have not read the books, you are really missing out. I promise no one will judge you.

Sadly, Cody falls in that category. He is not a Harry Potter fan, but that is just fine and dandy. I'm not going to let that diminish my spirits while I'm there. He is just going to have grin, act super excited for me, and ultimately, bear it.

If you've been there and done that, please share some "have to do's"!

Happy Camper

Hooray! I survived the first semester of Grad School! Through
the blood, sweat, and tears, I made it through with my dignity
and sanity intact. Thank you to my kind, caring, and overly patient
husband who put up with the madness for the last four months.

Not only does he have to deal with my Twilight obsession, but now I've exhibited my own vampire like qualities with sleepless nights and the occasional showing of fangs... sorry dear.

Luckily, I believe it gets better with time. So with some much needed R&R and a large stack of books that have absolutely nothing to do with counseling, I know I'll be ready to tackle the next hurdle of this process.

So for the next four weeks or so, I will be one stress-free, Happy Camper!