So this month I've been doing No-Dessert December (at least until winter break). I thought it would be really hard (I have an obsession with the fudge brownie cookies in the dining hall, and Christmas=lots of desserts), but it's actually been a lot easier than I thought. Today I made tons of cookies and didn't eat any... not even the dough. And it feels good. People always talk about the importance of self control (esp. at college), but self-control isn't just about resisting bad things. It's about power. Having power over yourself and your actions; knowing that you are strong enough to resist. And even if it is just desserts, in a weird way, it's a big deal. And even though I'm going to start eating desserts again after this is over, I'm going to eat them when I actually want to, and not just because they look/smell good. And it applies to more than that... studying too: the power to not procrastinate. And other stuff that I haven't thought of yet (I guess since it's finals week, eating and studying (and sleeping) are about the only things I'm doing).
In other news, Emily and I have definitely gotten into the Christmas spirit. I never liked decorating that much at home, but here, it's so fun. Maybe it's because we have such a small space and just want to make it awesome, maybe because it's really ours and if we don't decorate it, no one will, but I really loved decorating with Emily. I can't wait for Christmas break and seeing everyone!
Merry Christmas!
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