Back from winter break! Part 1

Hi everyone!

I apologize for not blogging during winter break! It was just too comfortable hanging out with family and friends that time just flew right by. I got back to school a few days ago and have started working in my GA already. Classes start today and I am excited to see my cohort members again after this long break. But first, let me recap what happened over winter break!

My Birthday
I got back right on my birthday that weekend and started with day with my girlfriend at the movies. I wanted to watch Frozen really bad and I wasn't disappointed. The movie was great and it challenged the traditional views of the "one true love". It was great seeing Disney stray from the traditional viewpoints and embrace the modern approach on these values. Plus, the songs were awesome!

one of the best movies I've seen!

WEATHER
Everyone was talking about the weather difference between East Coast and West Coast over break due to the "polar vortex" news that came out. I have to admit, I did have a mini adjustment  getting used to the California heat again. It was so hot that my family and I enjoyed an 85 degree Christmas day! It was abnormally hot in California for a while before dropping down to around 60's or so. I do have to say though, because my house has all wooden floors, the early mornings were actually pretty cold!!

A little bit of sunshine for everyone!

FAMILY TIME
This winter break was spent mostly to hang out with family and my dog. My sister is applying to vet school so every now and then I would get updates from her regarding her acceptances or rejections. I am super proud of her and I know that she is going to do great things with animals in the near future! It was also great seeing my mom and my doggy again as well. It's been a while since my sister and I were home for a long period of time. You can see the excitement in Bummper's eyes when I first walked in that door. this little guy has been with the family close to 10 years now and he still looks like a puppy! Each morning he would sit right next to the dining table where the space heater is and wait for us to drop anything from breakfast. Then the rest of the day consisted of playing with him and walking the little guy to get some exercise. It wasn't much, but it was relaxing to just hang out with family and the dog for a while and recharge.

The mornings were cold so bummper would huddle next to the space heater

Part TWO coming soon! I got lots to say about my break!