Christmas New Orleans Style - Elective

I hate Christmas music. In fact, when it comes to Christmas music, I am the Ebenezer Scrooge. The Grinch. At the top of the naughty list. I cringe at the radio stations that only play Christmas songs and if I hear that Mariah Carey song ONE MORE TIME... Needless to say, I wasn't exactly thrilled about this holiday show. I'm not sure why the music bothers me so much, because I love the holiday season... But I think it has to do with the fact that when I was a kid, my dad would start listening to it in November and it would play nearly non-stop until March. I was pleasantly surprised that I actually enjoyed the show. The singer's voice was beautiful and I thought it was really cool that she was Louis Prima's daughter. Though it was hard to understand some of her songs, it was still enjoyable and the instruments were amazing. I could listen to the horn section all. day. long. Though Christmas music isn't my favorite, I will admit that this experience kind of put me into the Christmas spirit. I have been slacking due to school and finals week and then preparing for this trip. I usually have Christmas presents bought and wrapped before December even begins, but not this year. I still have yet to buy anything. I've not been motivated or excited for this holiday season because I've been so stressed out about everything else. I feel like now that finals are over and we are half way done with this trip that I can finally relax a little bit. Kicking back and enjoying the music tonight helped put some holiday cheer inside this Grinch and I look forward to going back home to get everything ready for Santa's visit!