in the time of the holidays

Today I made cinnamon rolls. They are really yummy. Unfortunately I have no one with whom to share them. All my friends have officially left Granda for the holidays. The other unfortunate thing about this is that I am also leaving in two days, and cannot possibly consume a dozen sugary rolls between now and then. So, I guess I'll have to freeze the rest. Also it is not really all that unfortunate that I am leaving soon, because it means holiday in Scotland! One of my friends from Goshen (Miriam Loh) has been there for the past.. 2 years? studying at the U of Edinburgh. So we're going to hang out and probably do some festive thing over New Year's because they have a huge street party and fireworks and music and such there every year. It shall be fun. The best part is that flying round-trip plus bus tickets to and from the airport (it was cheaper from the airport 2 hours away) cost around 100 U.S. dollars. Go Europe. Anyway, Christmas was rather tranquil here. I made myself a really yummy pizza with fresh mushrooms (I mean, its not turkey, but, whatever) and went to midnight mass in the cathedral with a friend. Then we went to her house, snacked, toasted to Christmas, and went to bed. The next day we lazed around and then she packed up her bags to go to Paris. Its actually been kind of nice to have the house to myself a bit (my housemates are in their respective homes) and I've been cooking and baking a lot. Also did some art. The weather has also been lovely. Sunny and warm, just like it should be. And just to prove it to you, I'll leave you with a picture of David and I in front of a lovely orange tree. besos, and Feliz (late) Navidad to all. so.. happy Boxing day? And New Year's. and 3 Kings day. And Christmas later, if you're not on the Gregorian calendar... and... the end. :)