bits of me

it's that time of year to be happy and jolly for the whole day. i hope everyone is enjoying their holidays with family and friends.

this year feels a little different, in many ways... but it still has the same christmas-y feeling. still just happy with family, which is the most important part.

merry christmas to everyone!

home!

i'm in the middle of packing and taking a short break to write this. i'm trying to pack all my clothes and things i probably won't need for the second semester.

i can't wait until i get to the warmer weather at home :) my room is frigid right now... no heat at the moment, but i cant wait to sleep under my warm blanket...

(almost) home!

and it means a lot of things...

First, my birthday! I'm excited to celebrate by going out to a bar and hanging out with some friends. Sadly, I decided to bake for my own birthday (yes, quite sad, in my opinion). I tried a new recipe: Rugelach!




Rugelach is perfect for the holidays. It is sweet, tender, flaky, and delicious. I made a batch of 48 cookies, half with apricot preserves and half with raspberry preserves. They were filled with brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, cranberries, and walnuts. I sprinkled powdered sugar on top, and it made it look amazing. I was pleasantly surprised by people's reactions: everyone had good reviews. I was amazed at the simplicity of this recipe and the rave reviews I got for it. Definitely a keeper!

Secondly, in December, it means even colder weather, as the chill sets in. It's definitely getting colder, and I'm not sure I'm liking it... I switched to my thicker flannel blanket and sheets, and it feels so much warmer.

Third, December means end of the semester and the end of classes. It's a rush to finish everything in the last two weeks of classes and a couple days of cramming--er studying. I just cannot wait until it is finished.

Lastly, it means.... CHRISTMAS! (and New Years, too) Self explanatory, so no need to say more. I'll just repeat: CHRISTMAS! (and New Years, too)

(I'll update later with the rugelach recipe...)