Christmas Decorations

My mom is definitely a control freak. This characteristic shows in many different instances. For example, I have NEVER been allowed to decorate the Christmas tree! Decorating the lights outside didn't happen until last year. But, I still love to look at all the decorations throughout the house. My favorite decorations are a pair of two foot tall, hand painted Santa Clauses. My grandmother painted them and I have always loved them. I've already told my mom that I have dibs on them once I move out :)

The best gift ever!

I remember when I was about in second grade, American Girl dolls were the must have toy. Getting an American Girl twin doll made to look just like me was definitely number one on my wish list from Santa. I would pick out all the outfits I liked from the magazine and just dream about all the fun I would have with my AG doll. Needless to say, whenever I unwrapped the precious doll that looked identical to me I could have screamed in happiness. I loved that little doll to death, and I will never forget her.

Ho Ho Ho

When I was little I absolutely adored Santa Claus. I was 100% certain that he was real! My parents did an amazing job in making me believe in Santa. He ALWAYS replied to my letters! I couldn't imagine that my parents would be the ones to actually write them. One year they even made Santa's footprints in the hallway! But, one of the worst days in my life was in third grade. This boy named Chance was going on and on about how he knew his mom was Santa. I strongly argued with him. I told him he was nuts. Just to prove him wrong I asked my mom if Santa was real. She surprised me when she told me we would talk about it later. I didn't understand...I wanted and answer right then! After she finally gave me the news, I was bawling! You would have thought that someone had died. I was practically hyperventilating. Christmas was never the same.

All White

My great aunts are two of the greatest cooks I know. They cook tables and tables and tables of food for EVERY holiday, even memorial day! My sister and I look forward to holidays more than just about anything :). Good old-fashioned country cooking is their specialty, and I love it. Oddly enough, my family always makes fun of me for the food I chose. Every single speck of food is white, and apparently this isn't normal. I can't help that I am alergic to vegetables...well thats not entirely true. I just would prefer to eat my monochromatic meal over green junk! I just can't wait until Thanksgiving this year. Bring on the mashed potatoes and dumplings!!!

NO!

I have a love/hate relationship with my laptop. On the days when it actually loads websites and moves faster than the pace of a slug, I like it. But, on days like today, I feel the constant urge to punch it, throw it to the ground, then jump on it! I can't count how many STUPID times that box asking, "Do you want to restart your computer?" has popped up! It absolutely drives me up the wall and has really been testing my patience. For instance, I have clicked NO I DO NOT WANT TO RESTART MY COMPUTER four times since I began writing this very blog :( If only technology always did what I wanted it to do...

Must....keep...reading

Hi, my name is Taylor and I am addicted to reading. Once I start I can't stop, the desire to finish the book takes control, and I'm not joking. Ever since I've been reading Junie B. Jones I have been this way. Just enjoying reading a book is a difinite understatement, I get obsessed! For example, the last two nights I have been up til 3:30 reading! In my mind I know it isn't rational, but I can't help myself. I kept thinking to myself, just five more minutes....five more minutes. The problem is, the final five minutes doesn't occur until I finish the book. I would never wish to not love reading, I just would prefer not to be so obsessed.

Criminal Minds

I absolutely have NO time to watch television anymore. Its quite depressing considering how much I love relaxing while watching a good show. Its amazing how much happiness I get out television. What show might you ask is my favorite?? My favorite shows have evolved from I Love Lucy, Law and Order SVU, to my recent favorite Criminal Minds. Criminal Minds is greatest show in the entire world! Well, at least it is to me. It isn't just a crime show, but it actually gets into the minds of the criminals to catch them, hence the title. I look forward to the gripping episode all week long. It excites me way to much!