Is It Starting To Feel Like Christmas Yet?

Hey everyone! So, this Sunday marks two weeks into my Winter Break. So far I have spent a week alone, partly completed some internship work and done a bit of babysitting and a couple of other things I never would have expected.

The first week was very peaceful and relaxing. I am staying with my Uncle in South Carolina. Due to his job, he travels ALOT. Last week was just one of those weeks. At first I LOVED it. I dictated my own schedule, had a low-maintenance companion (Dallas the dog) and really overall felt like I finally had a break from school, from work and from the many individuals who seem to make my life all the more crazier. Speaking of which, I really meant it when I said I'm not putting up with anyone's crap. I very recently cut a few individuals out and I really feel that finally taking the step has benefited me in the long-run. Putting that aside, as the week evolved I ended up having a few unexpected adventures:

I semi-taught a class of fifth graders. my Uncle's girlfriend let me tag along with her for most of the week and Friday including helping out with the class. I was teaching them a math lesson on how to accurately draw a gingerbread house. 

I made some Christmas Crafts at her school. She wanted some help with set-up and execution. When there was more than enough supplies I made a few. 

I finally attended my very first Christmas party! What was funny is before that night I always considered myself a light-weight and that night I had one margarita, a glass of red wine and two cups of adult punch. I was completely normal. That was probably the most I have ever had in one night as well. 

To start off week two, I attended my cousin's birthday party at Gravatopia and dinner.  I played dodge ball for about an hour and tried a few other things. Dinner was overall fun minus the antsy children. That night I babysat my cousins and did the same today. We also did a bit of last minute Christmas shopping and had a good round of hide-n-seek. If you know me well, you know that I am the champion hider. Shall I recall the Myrtle Beach game:

That was underneath the sink. Other famous hiding places include: the dryer, behind a couch, inside a box, against the wall behind some air mastress' and well as for the rest, a good "magician" doesn't give away her secrets ;)

This was at the party just before dinner. 

I found this monkey and I think he might be my Christmas gift to myself. Unless anyone else wants to get it for me ;)

While babysitting today the kiddos and I rode our scooters and bikes around the neighborhood and wrestled on the trampoline. The children were terrified of this "spooky forest" and I thought it was quite charming :)

I hope everyone has a Happy Holiday!