Wow. Somehow today's the first day of December. The funny thing is I can hardly remember what happened to the month November. I guess that between two long weekends, an early Thanksgiving and the end of the first quarter. The month just rushed by.

Now it's December. <em>December</em>.

I'm afraid December is going to speed by as well. I like being busy just not crazy--it's such a fine line--but with so many things already on my calendar it seems like it's going to be hard to find the right balance.

Ultimately, this month I want to enjoy myself without stretching myself too thin. I like the build up to Christmas. I like sparkly lights, red wine and cold weather. I like getting dressed up, finding the perfect gifts and spending time with friends. But what I don't like is feeling like I am rushing from event to event and from day to day without a chance to really enjoy the time of year or myself.

This year is going to be different. (Or at least that's what I am telling myself.) This year I am going to be more intentional. I am going to do what I love and let the rest of it go.

Here's my plan:
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	<li>Dig out my Christmas tree. Yep. It's fake and lives under my sink 11 months out of the year.</li>
	<li>Make two kinds of treats for the holidays. Hello, Christmas cookies!</li>
	<li>Wander through the Christmas market in downtown Sofia.</li>
	<li>Send out real (hard-copy) Christmas cards to my intimidate family. I'm not going home for Christmas this year so it's the least I can do.</li>
	<li>Visit the new museum of communism in Sofia. Okay that's not related to Christmas but I've been dying to go and I haven't had any time.</li>
	<li>Roast my own pumpkin and make my own whipped cream. Enter: pumpkin pie.</li>
	<li>Drink mulled wine and listen to Christmas music.</li>
	<li>Discover something new and wonderful.</li>
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