Waking up in my bed, I take in my surroundings. I am not in Minnesota, but in Henley Beach, Florida. I am not in my home, but in my family's large beach house. It is not snowing or bitter cold here, but sunny and warm. Finally, I am here with my parents, my amazing and beautiful best friend (aka my longtime secret love interest), and her parents celebrating Christmas. Truth be told, life could not be better.