Ambience

Everyone loved the room. Open dorm was last night. I felt really good that all the hard work put into decorating my room was appreciated. It's a good feeling. I loved it myself. Who's to argue against the ambient glow of 1800+ lights? Who doesn't like trail mix, or a cheesy, yet humorous homemade movie about Gangsta Claus? It was also good to finally see some people's rooms...see where they spend hours or their life here at college. Or where they hang their *cough* photos...

May I? [Thank You]
I must comment about the smells of the rooms I visisted. I shall leave names and room numbers unsaid, but I was quite...repulsed and pleased. To explain: some rooms reeked of sweat and dirty clothes. Others had the overwhelming smell of freshly sprayed perfume or cologne that was entirely too strong. Ugh. It's all about the mood people! I must congratulate those who had a slight fresh clean smell permeating through the room, or the lovely scent of coffee! Mmhmm. And for the love of hospitality don't lock your door! Nothing screams "I'm busy. I have finals. I didn't clean my room" like a locked door.

Oh how those goodies we consumed at the staff's houses were good......good goodies! The Parriman's food was voted #1. The Avery's were voted as Best House. Miss Smith's voted Most Unique. Cravens' were voted Best Drink (Hot Spiced Apple Cider) with the Davison's in 2nd Place with Peach Tea. The Cravens' also had the best Ambience, with the music playing, candles burning, and sitting on the couch sipping hot cider just made us all want to fall asleep right then and there and forget the tests we had the next day. Although the only voter in this years open dorm staff competition was myself, I think that they should have food/drink/decoration competitions, for fun.

I must admit, I was in a very good mood last night, perhaps a bit immature. Sarah invited me to go with her group, I think she wanted some laughs and entertainment after the day she had.

TB and B&N today. Charlie. Leanna. Mel. Ike. I. Very Fun. The only thing missing as Char, Mel and I were walking along the riverfront is that hot vanilla latte in my hands. And it's not cold enough to really see your dragon breath. Blast this cold rainy weather. Snow or sun please! I shall not complain though. I will bless the Lord, He HAS been good to me, and gracious.

I'm gettin' excited. I'm going home for Christmas tomorrow. *sings* "I'll be home for Christmas"...and my birthday, and I get to go hunting! Luego.

Oh...Merry Christmas!

-Sam