Presents Galore!

Last night I went Christmas shopping! I know I've procrastinated terribly, but with all of the late nights and long shifts I've been working at the hospital, it's hard to get to the mall. I bought so much stuff last night my arms hurt from lugging the bags around in the mall! I feel so incredibly blessed though because my husband and I are able to have a bountiful Christmas this year! Since my husband and I will be traveling all over Europe next year with our relocation to Germany, the theme of my Christmas presents is "Traveling in Style". Of course I also had to get him a few techie gifts too that I know he'll absolutely adore as well. I can't wait to see all the looks on my loved one's faces when they open their presents!

This year I mostly focused on buying presents for my husband, and my parents. I have less friends this year than I did last year, which I find to be more of a personal preference than anything else. Sometimes you have to do some cleansing of your social circle, especially when it harbors relationships that are toxic or parasitic. I had so called "friends" who were jealous that I was getting married and that they were still single. The nonsense was overwhelming, but it opened my eyes up to red flags I had been ignoring in these friendships for quite some time. I had friends who were taking advantage of my kindness and hard work, always asking for help but never being appreciative. I even had one friend who wanted to bring a guy I used to date as her date to my wedding. The underlying motives in all of that was all too obvious, so of course I avoided all of that drama.

Now my life is quiet, blissful, and peaceful. I'm looking forward to creating new memories with my newlywed hubby and starting a family of our own. Life couldn't be anymore perfect. I've matured so much and my values have shifted towards a focus on family and love. This time last year, I would've never imagined my life would be this amazing today! Wonder what Santa will bring me this Christmas...

Until next time...

Love ViVi