Last week of break

Sunday
Packer Party! The award for best play obviously goes to Raji.

And the best picture:


Photobombers. They're everywhere! Even in my house!

Monday
Jon got a new iPod touch for Christmas. It's pretty sweet. One of the ones with the cameras for FaceTime.


Once again, we fail at taking pictures together.

Tuesday
Tuesday was pretty much full of MTG and Backgammon.


Also stacking things. We're cool like that.

Wednesday
Also a boring day. Until I saw this!


Seriously. Go check out Historic LOL. It's great.

Thursday
I know I said no more tea pictures, but Jon insisted on this one. He tried this blooming peach tea and just had to get some for himself.


And it really was pretty good :)

Friday
We're about to watch the new episode of Spartacus: Gods of the Arena! And I haven't even taken a picture yet today!

A good day to read

Late afternoon was misty and really reminded me of Seattle. Except that in Seattle this would be normal and I'd be used to it. After how many years away from Washington, it just made me tired and want to curl up with a good book.


So I brewed myself another cup of tea in my lovely new tea tumbler and did just that. I downloaded Eat, Pray, Love for my nook the day before yesterday, but only made it to the 6th bead. Now I'm up to the 27th, and really want to go to Italy and do nothing but eat for 4 months!

Delicious tea and some resolutions

Yesterday
My parents got me a really lovely tea tumbler from Teavana for Christmas. I wanted one to take to class with me, but of course I couldn't wait that long to try it out.


I made Teavana's Youthberry Tea, which I really liked. It had a nice fruity taste and is apparently good for the complexion (so said the website, anyway).


One of the things I particularly like about this tumbler is that it's double-walled glass, so not only can I watch my tea brew but it can also go in the dishwasher when I'm home. The only thing that needs to be hand-washed is the lid, since it's plastic. All in all, I'm very happy with it and can't wait to use it at school.

Today
Lately I've been working on my New Year's Resolutions. I've finalized 3 so far:
1. To continue to keep updating this blog on a regular basis. I've really enjoyed this the last few months, and it's been a nice way to record some of the things I've done.
2. Be a little healthier. I've noticed lately that I consume way too much soda and junk food. This year I want to try and cut out soda entirely, and significantly cut back on junk food. I also plan on using the wellness center at my school more often, particularly the climbing wall and treadmills/track. If it fits in my schedule, I want to try and find a group class as well.
3. Use healthier skin/hair/makeup products. I won't be buying all-new products, but I'm going to try and find a natural/organic alternative once I run out of something, then review them here. Starting with haircare.


I've used this shampoo from Aveda before, and I love it. I have oily hair, and the mint in this really helps keep it under control. Plus, it smells delicious and is great for helping you wake up in the morning. Just don't let it get in your eyes! The conditioner is also really nice- my hair is definitely less static-y, although it could help detangle a little more.

New book!

This weekend was lovely. The weather finally started to warm up a little, I hung out with my friends, got to sleep in, and my family came to visit me yesterday.

Saturday
Saturday was a pretty lazy day- I slept in, got lunch with my friends, and we played some Magic. The evening was kinda boring, cause most of my friends went out, and I'm quite 21 yet. It was ok, though. I finally caught up on Diggnation, and I rediscovered that I absolutely love this tea:


Sunday

Sunday, of course, meant more sleeping in. Or, would have, but my parents called at 10 and told me that they were going to come up to visit. Which is a fair trade. B came with them, and brought me a sweet surprise:


I loved the Percy Jackson books, so I was really excited to find out that the author was writing a new series based on Egyptian mythology, as it's my personal favorite. It's really very good- I read almost the entire thing last night.