cold toes and a runny nose

CHRISTMAS IS HERE! one more week and the highlight of my year will be here. oh so very excited. yes, yes of course. what have i been up to you may ask? truthfully, nothing at all. i've finished my fall semester down at school and i'm back home in the bay area for the holidays. it's only going to be two and half weeks for me this year but i'll take what i can get :) it's quite cold up here which i absolutely love because that means pea coats, knit socks, and lots and lots of rain. i haven't been reading too many books lately so no updates there. however, i am feeling rather crafty this holiday season, so perhaps you will hear more information on that as it arises. and of course i am constantly thinking about england. surprised? no, i think not. my roommate will be studying abroad in oxford this next semester and oh how i wish i could collapse into her suitcase to the size of a toothbrush and hop the pond with her. i really would love it if i could be in england for next christmas. that would be the highlight of my life...but would also like to visit egypt as well...perhaps both? na, not unless i win the lotto asap. oh, and my computer broke, not good. well kind of. i dropped it and it won't charge now..opps :) speaking of pricey things i love, just bought the most adorable pair of boots today. they're black, knee-height, pretty flat, english riding-looking boots. got them for $60 at kohls. pretty darn good if you ask me :) pictures will be put up soon i hope. so many things to do this holiday and too little time. must sew, bake, and make merry as often as possible. we're headed off the tahoe after christmas...you will most likely be seeing some posts from me then...until next time chaps. cheers :)