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Just thought I'd write something, and then realized I didn't know what to write.

So, my friends, here are some thoughts for the close of another fantastic year.

"Don't date boys; only date real men." -- yes, I'll admit to saying this on multiple occasions.

Don't worry; I'll be writing again soon. :)

P.S. I love you.

December

I love being done with finals. I love not having to study. I love the chilly weather and seeing cute couples holding hands to stay warm. I love my family, and getting to spend some time with them. I love my friends, and that we keep each other sane (mostly). :)

Most of all I love looking forward to Christmas and celebrating the birth of my Savior. I love giving gifts, symbolic of His Great Gift. I love making paper snowflakes and wishing real ones would float down, covering the world in a soft, pure blanket, like His Love. I love seeing the Christmas lights all around town, and on Temple Square, reminding me that He is the Light of the World. I love reading all the Christmas stories, and my heart is warmed.

I love drinking hot chocolate and snuggling up with a blanket and a good book. I love listening to Christmas music of all varieties. I love playing music on the piano and the flute. I love baking cookies by the dozens, and maybe even hundreds. I love sharing a little bit of the love Heavenly Father has for us with the people around me.

And that's why I love December. It's more than one day of Christmas; it's an entire season. My hope is that we can remember this feeling of Christmas and Christ's love and keep it with us all year round.

Happy Birthday Beethoven

May I just say how much I love this man? Ludwig, your music has touched my heart in so many ways.

So I thought I'd pay a little tribute to him on today, his 241st birthday.

My friends, who among you have not heard Fur Elise? Listened to, or played masterfully his Moonlight Sonata? Raged along to the powerful third movement? Been moved to tears of joy (or laughter) when hearing Ode to Joy?

I recently got to see and hear an amazing performer astound me with Beethoven's Hammerklavier sonata. And of course, who could forget the incredible arrangement of Moonlight by Steven Sharp Nelson?

I hope that you may take a small moment out of your day to celebrate the life and genius and passion of Ludwig van Beethoven. I love him with all my heart. May he ever stand among the giants of music.

To me, he represents all the passion music brings to one's love, the love music brings to one's life, the life music can bring to one's soul.

Thank you, Beethoven, for your life's work. It means the world to me.

Have a happy birthday, and know that your music is celebrated worldwide today, and every day.

Love,

Jenny

Finals Week

Well, I'm burnt out and not even half way through yet. 3 down and 4 to go!!

Here's a list of things I thought were clever today:

"Nothing lasts forever".... even cold [December] rain, and finals!

3 down, 4 to go. and it's only Wednesday. I need a hug.

Not to self - when you finish a physics final, and you thought you did well, don't look at the solutions your professor so lovingly gave you. You will want to cry.

from Robyn - "I wish there was a charger for your head"

from Ben Kay - "When it rains, it pours. When it snows, it melts."

Oh yeah, and I'm getting excited for Christmas!! Just as soon as finals end. In 2.5 days. :)