Merry Christmas [letter]

Merry Christmas to everyone! [or happy holidays, whichever you prefer]
As we all know...this is my favorite time of year, so of course this is the best time to reach me...because it's the best mood I'm going to be in ever...i know...some might think that is pretty sad.
This is my 'would-be' christmas letter that I would send out if I had an abundant amount of addresses and whatnot.

This past year, 2007 has been pretty crazy.
As far as school, I'm still at Fashion Institute of Technology. I'm still going strong, just finished my 5th semester [beginning my 3rd year as a Junior]. This past May I graduated with my Associates degree in Fashion Merchandising and Management. And I'm already ahead of the game on my Bachelor degree for Advertising and Marketing Communications. Rounding out my GPA to a 3.1 when I finished this semester. I was also informed I had been accepted into an internship I applied for that takes place in London, England for a month this summer. I'm pretty excited about that [As well as my brother].
This summer I found a secret passion which has brought out my domestic side [or goddess-as my mom would say]. After working as a camp counselor my love for children has grown, and the fire still burns as I've been able to celebrate a new little cousin that was just born into the family [Ty!] And even better there are 2 more on the way.
With gains comes the greatest loss, losing my Grandmother. As suddenly as she passed away, it was extremely hard on everyone. She was loved and is missed dearly. Thanks to everyone who extended their support in our time of need.
Also my sister was very sick right before my Grandmother passed away. It was hard but she is recovering. She had a serious infection and was hospitalized for weeks. She lives at home with my parents now. It's been quite a while since we've all been under the same roof like that.
This is the l o n g e s t amount of time I have been at home in my actual house, staying in my own bed since I originally left for school back in 2005. It's been a big adjustment and hard to get used to.
I'm spending the New Years with Sean and some friends in NYC. I'm looking forward to getting back up there and partying the end of the year out. That will also be my first time spending New Years in NYC.
My biggest preparation at this point is my trip to Mexico City. My parents have supplied me a map, a phrase book [which by the way has a whole section on drugs, sex, pickup lines, and more REAL fun stuff] and money. I leave on Jan. 5th and will return to school [nyc] on the 25th. I've never flown internationally, or been in a foreign country without my family. I'm a little scared but more excited. There are 11 girls going on the trip and one wacky teacher, she is fun.
Since I've been home I've grown to appreciate my friends who have grown with school, and recognized those who haven't changed much at all.
I can't wait to go to Mexico, and then I can't wait to get back to NYC. This break has been way too long already. I love my family but I miss my life, friends and arrangements in NY.

I guess this year has been great. It's been hard and emotional. But most of all fun and memorable.

I'm still in love with life, the city, and all of the above.

I hope everyone found happiness and peace this holidays season and that they find and get everything they want in the new year.

Love Love Love xxx

Maggie