I was thrilled to hear from my secret last week to let me know my gifts were on the way. They arrived shortly after and I told SS I'd wait patiently until Christmas day to open them. I COULD NOT WAIT! It's Christmas eve and I'm getting ready to go to my mom's house for noche buena (christmas eve) dinner. A little back story, my mother is a Cuban refugee and has been thrilled about the recent news about the possible embargo lift on the island and I have never been.

My little pug elf Leon helped me unwrap the gifts with care and to our amazement, the gift of books and light! I have been on a reading kick lately getting ready for my first semester of law school next month. It's a joy to see that I have yummy fiction to devour before the real heavy stuff is due! I recently read Gone Girl and I saw the movie shortly after and it was addicting. I can't wait to get started on Dark Places and Sharp Objects. AND THE CUBA BOOK OMG! My mom and I are patiently awaiting the non-stop Houston --> Havana flight and now we have great reading to get ready for our trip!

The candle smells like warm vanilla and I love me some candles so it's going to a real treat to spark it up tomorrow and watch Christmas movies with the Leon. WHO IS GETTING PLENTY OF SURROGATE BELLY RUBS PER REQUEST!

THANK YOU SECRET SANTA!