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St. Nick's Day!

I know I've said this before about Boston...but it is a cruel cruel place when it comes to weather. My face is wind burnt. Actually wind burnt. And raw - lovely. This is a great new look, especially when it comes hand in hand with my breakouts, which are caused by - what? Wind burn. And dry skin....from the wind.
Oh and I have scaly lizard lips. Such attractiveness going on here. I was going to go for a run this morning but the second I stepped outside that plan was caput. My legs instantly turned bright red and when all burning. You know the drill: first it burns, then it tingles, then it goes numb. When you go back inside to thaw it tingles then burns again. That was basically my face today.

On the upside- SAINT NICK CAME LAST NIGHT! I woke up to a boot filled with a stuffed reindeer, peppermints, a giant candycane, chocolate coins, gum, and my beloved Dunkin' Donuts coffee. Did you know St. Nick's day is pretty much only celebrated in St. Louis, Chicago, and Cincinatti? Aka the midwest. Most people on the east coast have never even heard of it. Such a shame. Anyway, I'm happy he made a visit. It's definitely what I needed to cheer me up in this frigid weather and stressful exam period! Many thanks to my St. Nick, I love you!
Oh and I was super excited about Blitzen, my reindeer...until my sister told me St. Nick brought her an iPhone. Whatever. Blitz may not play music, tell me where I am, or have a billion useless applications...but he has really huge adorable eyes and is wearing a stocking cap with matching scarf.

And in a sad attempt to start saving for Montana I picked up 4 extra shifts next week after exams. Here's to a start!

love love love,
me

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