I am sitting here folding clothes and listening to the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, and if you have never heard any of their music, you should go online and look them up now. I am dead serious their music is amazing. They are known for their Christmas music but they have made other music as well. I saw them in Richmond last year with my family it was amazing to hear this wonderful music live. They write and compose everything (not that they haven't done traditional christmas music) and it is one huge orchestra with every kind of instrument and about ten amazing vocalists male and female :). As I listen to one of their many albums I own it gets me in the holiday mood and so ready to celebrate christmas this year. I will be going to Pittsburgh to see my grandpa John, grandma Estelle, great aunt Annie, great great aunt Paulie, and many more relatives I haven't seen in over a year or more. I miss them all so much. I know I've said this before, but I have only known them for almost exactly 5 years, because it was in December that I made the fatal life changing call. I have a lot of time to make up for, so I treasure all the time I have with them. I love them all so much <3. Speaking of the holidays it is important to remember the real reason we celebrate christmas, a lot of people forget. It's not about the present or the money. It's about being with those you love and that love you. Whether or not you're christian it doesn't matter it is a time for people to come to together and remember what is most important in life. Which believe me I keep in mind everyday.  I have made some life changing choices and decisions and I don't regret any of them.  I said this last night when I was at Chiptole with Christine and Gary. Life is all about taking risks and chances. You have to be willing to put yourself out there, and not be afraid. Otherwise you aren't living you are just existing. This is why I love the saying "life is short so kiss slow drive fast and don't regret anything" Well I am going to keep singing Trans-Siberian Orchestra music while I clean and then I will be practicing piano, alto sax, sight singing, and my jury pieces. Then its history and math homework.  Remember tomorrow is never guaranteed, so speak the truth, love unconditionally, and take chances <3