Happy New Year

Christmas should not be this difficult

Between the indecisive sister who for some unknown reason refuses to call me to my elderly dad who really would rather stay home, this has been a particularly trying year to try to coordinate getting the family together Christmas Eve. (Maybe next year I'll go to Hawaii!!)

** The sister not calling me -- there is no 'bad blood' (as far as I know.) When I see her, she is as pleasant as can be. But for some unknown reason she absolutely refuses to call me (or pick up the phone when I call) -- maybe I should take the hint -- if only I knew why.

Baking today

So, here's a Sunday meme stolen from Moody Blue

1. What is a nickname a former (or present) lover gave you? Kat

2. How do you style your hair? If you don't spend time "styling" it, what style is it? I don't take time to style -- it is layered, longer in front.

3. What's your least favorite Christmas song? - I don't have a least favorite; after all it's only a few weeks of the year we listen to them.

4. How many colors are you wearing now? - two

5. Are you an introvert or extrovert? Introvert

6. What was the last book you read? I am currently reading two books -- "Wicked" and "The Color of Water."

7. What's one piece of fiction that changed your life? I don't believe that any piece of fiction has changed my life in any significant manner. (Meaning - I don't remember any!)

8. If you were attracted to someone already in a relationship (or married), what might do you do? Nothing - they're taken

9. Is there anything that has made you unhappy recently? Yes

10. What's your favorite dessert? Chocolate chip "pizzookie" made by my daughter.

11. How long does it take you to get ready in the morning? 20 minutes

12. Name one website that you visit daily. Why do you read it? My blog. Because it has links to all the other blogs that I read.

13. What was your last job prior to your current situation (current job, or staying at home.) I have been at the same job for 27 1/2 years.

14. Do you like to clean? Nope

15. What was the last song to get stuck in your head? I don't remember, and I don't want to!!!

16. What's the last movie you saw? The Piano (I don't go out to movies, just watch on TV.)

17. Pirates or Ninjas? - for what - dinner?

18. What is your least favorite thing to do that you have to do everyday? go to work

19. Best time of your life? Now is pretty good

20. What are you most looking forward to in the coming year? Haven't really thought much about it. Being one year closed to retirement I guess.

I am NOT sick

No I am not -- nope, refuse to allow it to happen.

(in Zicam we trust)

Covered in Glitter

You would think I had dumped the stuff on me. I have been wrapping Christmas gifts with glittery paper. I look rather festive!

I did some 'at the store' shopping yesterday (note -- I did NOT say anything about 'at the mall') and wrapped it up.

Today I went on-line to do my heavy-duty shopping. After an hour or so of shopping, I got a call from the fraud department at my bank to verify the charges! Yes, folks, I am doing my part to contribute to the economy. No cutting back for me this year.

The tree is up, decorations are hung. Shopping is done. I just have to wait for UPS to deliver and then finish the wrapping thing.

I have two major tasks left to accomplish - I have to do some baking, and I have to transfer some pictures onto the digital picture frame I got my dad for Christmas. He does not own a computer (or a digital camera) so I will have to be responsible for keeping his pictures updated! I don't mind.

Happy Sunday to all.

(Pittsburgh just intercepted Dallas and scored a TD putting them up by 7 portending a much better outcome than the high-school game I watched last night. 1:40 to go, hold on boys!)

Feeling Down

I've been feeling really depressed lately. I just don't know if I really want to blog about it or not.

My ex called me last night to tell me his dad had just passed away. Not the cause of my depression, but certainly contributing today.

December 1 -- Christmas begins

I spent the better part of the past two days putting up Christmas decorations. To look at my place, you wouldn't think I had spent that much time. I honestly don't know why it takes me so long. There is nothing elaborate about my decorations. No outdoor stuff, just my tree and various living room decor. In any case, here are some pictures. I haven't been able to get a decent picture of the tree. (I really need a new camera.)

This is the new centerpiece I got for 'bunches off' at Michaels:



Close up of one of the new ornaments on my tree. (All new ornaments this year.)



And another look at the centerpiece: