There's No Place Like Home for the Holidays

I am now sitting in the airport waiting to board the first of four flights I will take to get back to Korea. Wow, what a great break! I had such a great time at home this winter. Be sure to check out the pics if you don't want to read this whole post. :)

Although my time in the U.S. was short, I got to see many friends and family members. I arrived just before Christmas, so after a day or two of shopping, Christmas had arrived! Because of wintry weather, my mom's brothers weren't able to make it to Washington, but I did get to see almost all of my dad's side. We had a lot of fun since all of my cousins were back this year for the first time in probably 3 or 4 years. After our official Christmas on Christmas Eve, we all went to see Lil Fockers and eat at HuHot. Then, all the girls hung out at my sisters place one night. On Christmas day, 10 of us went sledding. It was a perfect day for it and we had a lot of fun. It was so nice to spend time with my family during the holidays.

After Christmas, things got busy quickly preparing for Bethany and Ike's (2 good friends from HS) wedding. The wedding set-up and actual event went smoothly, but it sure wore me out. Weddings are so much work! It was a lot of fun, though, and I got to see many friends from high school. Since it was a New Years Eve wedding, the guests stayed late...I haven't done that much dancing in a long time!

On New Years day, I went to Des Moines. My friend Adam's band was playing a show there, and I was so happy that I was finally able to watch him. It had been a long time; and the concert was great! So much fun! I got to catch up with many of my college friends who came downtown for the night, too.

Although it may not seem like it, I did enjoy some time relaxing at home. I watched numerous football games (including Iowa's big victory...GO HAWKS!!), and had fun playing wii with my parents and sister. Time at home always goes so fast, but this was an exceptionally good vacation. Thanks to all of you who made it that way!