finally feeling Christmas

it's a hard transition to go from full-force school & making

to relaxing and allow myself to nestle in

to the holiday season

i always worry that "feeling" wont come

without fail - it returns like the Midwestern snow cover

12 inches of snow on the earth's floor helps

however, the greatest way to achieve that Christmas warmth

is thinking of the people I love,

the year's blessings,

and the lingering hopes and long-shots of the future

mostly those people who I care about so deep in my heart

describing it does not come easy

so for now ---- i'm enjoying the time off --- and being with Patrick, my family & friends

hope the holidays are finding you well,

Lynsey

xx