Where to Start

I have so many things to write and tell you about and it feels like so little time!

I think I'll go in reverse order since New Years is only a few days away and it's been on my mind lately. Do you make resolutions for yourself every year? I usually don't because after the first two or three months I usually put them in the back of my brain and forget about them completely and then I only feel like I let myself down by not following through. This year however, I feel like drafting probably only one resolution (to be revealed later) because I feel it is very important for me in so many ways (again, I will discuss in detail later).

If you make your own resolutions do you usually follow through? Or do they end up as a useless thought you planted yourself in the middle of winter?

Emily has made some goodies here if you want to see what she has in mind for 2012.

The last few days we've spent a lot of time walking around Gap and just relaxing and it has been amazing. Just out in the fresh air taking in the snow-capped mountains has been working wonders on my spirit. Tuesday morning we enjoying chocolat chaud (hot chocolate) at a cafe before lunch and then strolled around the centre before grabbing a hearty lunch of pasta at a local eatery. I really feel like I'm living in a dream. I love just being able to enjoy my surroundings and take in everything from the smell of fresh bread from the boulangerie's to that specific "smell" of cold when the air is crisp before the sun hits noon.

Michael and I have also began reading The Hunger Game series which is absolutely amazing. I've heard about the series previously and it's getting lots of hype since Hollywood  is creating it on film so we figured what better time to read it than now before it comes out in theaters? I will definitely be writing some reviews on them (series of 3) since we've enjoyed them so much we've actually read 2 of them in 5 days which is saying a lot for a guy who doesn't like to read much.

I think part of the reason why he is enjoying them (besides that they're great, and by the way definitely not a children's series which it is categorized) is because we are reading them on his new Kindle Fire which he got for Christmas. Let me tell you, that thing is slick. I have the jacked up Kindle with the wi-fi and 3G capabilities but this thing is on a whole other level; just for reading? My behind. You can surf the internet, download movies, tv shows, magazines, books, etc. And the fun doesn't end there, you can also download any apps that you have on your Droid or IPhone like Angry Birds.

I think I'll make a video of it to post on here to post so you can see just how cool it is, it would make a great gift for a guy who has the inclination to read but a passion for technology and accessibility.

Otherwise? I still have lots of photos to upload and lots of writing to do to tell you about my fabulous trip to France. There are also a lot of exciting things that will be happening in my future that I can't discuss quite yet so I'm actually looking forward to getting back to Minnesota late next week to try and put back the pieces of my life.

Have a great Thursday! xO