White blankets

Tink, tink, tink, tink, tink, tink, tink...
Drops of icy, cold, moisture falling on the rooftops and hitting the metal vents. Echoing down the pipes into the room. Frosty windows bordered by the proof the warmth is keeping you protected from that storm you are sitting there watching.

Slow and quiet rumble starts in the tin tea pot on the stove. The temperature rises and the whistle grows and yells Hisssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss.
Time for the cup of hot chocoa.

Back on the fluffy couch covered with big blankets to watch out the window.

Tink, tink, tink, tink, tink, tink, tink...
Rain falls and changes pace with the thickness of the clouds above. Neighbors running around to find cover as they wait for their little dogs to go to the bathroom. Cars swooshing as rain puddles fly above the car when turning the corner into the parking lot.

A big dark ominous cloud approaches and soon the rain drops turn to hail. White balls of ice falling from the sky at a fast pace. Bouncing off the window and ground surface.
Five minutes pass and the rain disperses. Sun and clear sky are swiftly approaching and a white blanket is left behind. The sun warms the ground and melts the hail that had fallen just moments ago. Wet ground, crisp air, puffy damp coats on the people who braved to go outside.
Another sip of my hot cocoa, oh wait, it's almost gone.

That warm, smooth, liquid flowing down my throat warming my soul.
Even a day full of homework creates a day to reconnect with things that bring peace and a calmness that relaxes the soul just a little big more.

This week has been filled with studying and projects. I have been working on four huge projects that i have been working on all semester. The stress of one of them is taking a toll in my day to day life. I am more frustrated and edgy because i feel overwhelmed and upset with the lack of concern from others in my group. I hold i high standard of people. When you say you are going to do something i fully expect you will do it. When deadlines come up and I am putting the book together, I am asking on a daily basis for the members to hand me in their part. Not much is required from them but to do one or two small assignments and email it. For a person who doesn't work and doesn't have much going on in her life, getting an assignment done would be possible. But the married's in the group are more on top of everything than this single woman is.

I have been thinking about my situations and i know i shouldn't complain. I realized though that it's not the most important thing. My relationships that are being affected from this stress are more important and if we don't get something in this project, we loose points and our grade drops. This is important, but letting my husband know i love him and making sure we can still connect and be at peace with each other is more important.

Even with all this stress going on that we both have, we are trying to remember to take time out of our day, each day, to just spend time with each other. We go to the hot tub, we cuddle on the couch, and we sit on the couch next to each other as we are both doing our homework.

I am so thankful for hubbs and so grateful that he is in my life and patient with me.

We are at the end of our semester and will be taking finals next week and have a week to wind down and relax until we travel to see our families for the holidays.

Hope you are all doing well and enjoying this season. Remember why we celebrate it and the most important things in your life. Share with us a tradition you have for the holidays that bring your family together and make everyone be closer.

Sweet days to come!
Soph.