"Is this normal?"

Yet again, it's Christmas time here in the Butler household.  This means decorating everything like it's going out of style.  We're using the blue, sliver, and glittery ornaments again this year for the tree and mantle.  They're actually a lot prettier than I thought they would be at first, but there's always a catch.  The glitter.  The glitter is ridiculously everywhere.  It looks like pixies came in and threw up all over the place. Nevertheless, it's coming together nicely.

The Choral/Orchestra concert was last night, and it couldn't have been better.  Everyone looked amazing and hit every note perfectly.  Plus, I got to play percussion for a bit along with Jacob and Thomas.  Even if it was a little provocative, I enjoyed it.  And of course, everyone was anticipating the return of "Mr. White Christmas Man", or a.k.a. my father.  This year, he didn't randomly get up, grab a microphone, and start singing.  Mr. Johnston and I actually planned for him to make an appearance this time around.  He didn't sing, but he did get to share his vocals.  Once the song Sleigh Ride started, he came from behind the bass section in a Santa suit.  Then he maneuvered his way through the audience, handing out candy and hugging the amazed children.  Everyone loved it and it went very, very well.

I must say, school is a bit of a drag right now.  One good thing though is the extra credit I received the other day.  I drew a whale in a Santa hat and a sweater vest on the back of a test, and the teacher gave me a +2.  How awesome is that?  Bad thing though, midterms are next week and I'm not looking forward to them. The only thing I'm excited for is Winter break.

Speaking of beloved school, Mr. Duncan seises to be awesome.  He the most hilarious teacher ever.  I went to a Friday Focus for a change and the class was packed.  We're sitting in the room while he's giving his lecture about what's on the next test, when he just stops and stares at me.  He started to snicker and asked me, "Why isn't anyone staring at you?  Is this a normal thing for you?  You look cute, yet ridiculous."  (He was referring to the elf costume I wore today for SCA.)  He had me skip up to the front of the room to "jingle my bells around".  It's almost one of those, you had to be there moments.

Here lately it seems like I'm in one of those, "I miss certain people" kind of moods.  It sort of sucks when you're used to having particular people around, and then they either leave or you just barely talk anymore.  One person that I was once good friends with, I can barely talk to without getting into a heated argument now.  And of course, there's the Zack subject.  That subject just flat out sucks.  He's not somebody that I argue with, but we don't talk much at all.  I miss conversations with him quite a bit, and it's a bummer that we don't have that strong of a friendship.  I realize he's an ex and all that mumbo jumbo, but whatever.  I can't be always be a realist about everything.

L M Butler