The Magic of February

I am a horrible blogger--not that I have many 'avid' readers but to my family who still check this--sorry that I haven't posted since October…oops!

Anyways, I came to the realization today that February is a magical month. And no, to my aunts who are one step away from arranging my marriage, not because of Valentines Day, but because of the amazing things that happen to me or occur in my life in February.

In my first February in England, I went on the most amazing adventure of my life. It was life changing, eye opening and clarified everything that I've worked my whole life for. I got to go to India, until I knew I was going, I never really thought about going there. However, its was the best thing I've ever done. For those who haven't followed my blog for the last 3 years, I got to go to India to help train inexperienced teachers on how to teach. I met the most amazing and selfless teachers who reminded me why I have wanted to teach since I was 5 years old. Not only was India magical because I'll never be the same after it (in a good way) but it also cured my 3 month battle with Bronchitis!

Last February was also a very magical time in my life. Not only did I get to go to Berlin, a city so filled with History, I could live there a year and still not experience everything but more importantly I got a nephew. In the very short time that I've got to spend with Collin I can promise you his laugh is like magic. It can make you smile in an instant and his charm and flirtatious ways are too adorable for his own good. If you are reading this you are probably bored to death of me talking about Collin so I wont spend anymore time--pretty much I love him to bits and miss him everyday.

This February, I got to experience some real magic--the magical world of Harry Potter. The film studio has kept everything possible in tact and today I got to see all the sets and designs and props that still exist. I was almost in tears just anticipating how amazing it was going to be. It was unreal seeing the Great Hall, Diagon Alley, the Gryffindor Common Room, Hogwarts Express, etc. I also got to taste Butterbeer and see some iconic props like the Sorting Hat. I grew up watching Harry Potter and after the first few movies, started reading the books and fell in love again. It was the coolest thing and I would go back everyday if possible and drink some more Butterbeer!

Overall, I LOVE February but if I had to chose one February as the best year--it would be last year when my sweet little Collin was born!

Hope everyone else has a magical February!