Red Velvet #6: Favor #WEverb11
What was your favorite month of 2011? Why did it beat out all 11 other months?
Would it be strange to choose December, even though the month just started? It’s the month I look forward to every year. Aside from the obvious (Christmas!), there are all these other traditions in my life that I get excited about…
Every year one of my college roommates throws a party filled with good food (her dad’s chicken salad is amazing) and singing Christmas carols around the piano in her living room. She started inviting us our senior year of college (I think) and we’ve been going ever since.
My best friends and I have our own holiday dinner where we pick a fancy restaurant, get all dolled up and exchange presents. Then inevitably, we go to someone’s house afterwards and talk for hours. We’ve all been so busy this year.. so it makes the times when we can all get together extra special.
My cousins and I decided to do a Secret Santa gift exchange this year. Partially to save money (just being honest!) but I actually think it’s a lot of fun. My person is someone I tend to get gift cards and sweaters for but this time, I put some extra thought into it and I’m really excited to see the expression on his face when he opens his gift.
And course, the vacation days. I always take the last week and a half of December off. I’ve already got trips into the city planned, might go see a musical and other Christmas parties to go to. It’s nice to actually have time for myself and not have to think about work (or commuting).
The festivities officially begin this weekend.. and I can’t wait!
