Wow! Can't believe its been a whole month since I blogged. But actually, the past month has been so crazy busy and hectic and stressful, its been a month since I've done much of anything productive other than work and stress, and oh, yeah, that annual task of Christmas shopping.
With the big day just 2 days away, I am thrilled to report that I am DONE! Finished last nite with the Fed Ex delivery of my bro and sis-in-law's gift -- they're gonna scream when they see it(or at least I hope!) -- and a quick trip to the mall to get the last 2 people on my list.
And I am so excited about this year's gift exchange.
Last year, I had just moved into my house two weeks before Christmas and had so much to do and was so broke after all the closing, insurance, and other house-buying costs, that I hated the gifts I gave. Partly because I bought them in a rush, and partly because I pretty much got everybody just one gift and that was it.
Normally, I like to give several -- one main gift, with a few small ones tucked in as well -- cute and practical and kitchy little things. Special ornaments or a coffee mug filled with packets of specialty teas and coffees or a CD -- you get the picture.
But last year, that was out of the question both timewise, and money-wise. So this year, the Christmas Me is back and very much looking forward to giving out my gifts. And I think everyone will really like what I did get. I put alot of thought into each and every one.
Last year, I know some folks were disappointed, esp. Dad and one of my friends and I think my godmother. They didn't say so of course, but you can always tell when you know someone well.
So, come Saturday, after Christmas Eve dinner when we do our exchange, I'm gonna be loving every minute of it!
And, having a four-day weekend is also nice. Today, I'm not working and will be spending most of it attacking my house with a vengeance. It WILL be clean.
Like my blogging, it too has suffered as I haven't really given it a good scrubbing and going over in about as long as its been since I blogged. Oh sure, I wiped and dusted a bit here and there, where needed; and even vacuumed and did laundry a couple times. But it is sorely in need of major cleaning -- wiping down appliances and polishing furniture and hardwood floors and mopping and dusting baseboards. That type of cleaning.
So, I'm off. Hoping to get done by 4 so that I can then kick back and watch Oprah. Then, its a nice dinner. Right now I'm torn between actually cooking something healthy and wholesome, or ordering sushi. Guess it will all depend on my mood when I'm done and if I feel like hitting the grocery store.
Tonite, I'm not going out on purpose. Gonna stay in, and get comfy with either a good DVD or book. And tomorrow, its gift-wrapping and giving (and getting) day!
HAPPY, HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
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