December 24, 2022 - 20:01
Mood: Apathetic. (A sad mood for Christmas Eve!)
Music: Crackle of a wood fireplace (Yes, again.)
Thought of the day: “Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other” - Abraham Lincoln
Well. Here we are on Christmas Eve. It's 20:05 and I have nothing wrapped. No decorations out, no cards made up or delivered. And I'm short 1 gift. Nevertheless, I am here, and I'm trying to psych myself up for "the home stretch". Not sure what happened. I was in such good spirits at the beginning of the month. Singing carols, making plans, getting things done. I've had responses to applications, had interviews and looking forward to good results coming my way. Maybe it was the lack of energy in the mall. I taxi'd my girlfriend to Kingsway mall for shopping last Sunday. No Santa, no tables/kiosks with Xmas specials, and the people traffic was damn low. Parking was EASY! What the heck? Xmas music in the mall, but not in the stores. Didn't notice much in the way of decorations either. It was like walking around Northgate (aka Northwood to some of us) Except Northgate is in sad need of repair. (If I had the money, I would buy it. It bugs me!)
Anyway! Back to psyching myself up. My missing gift recipient asked for something home-made, so I may be able to whip something up tonight. Time will tell. LOL!
Things are going okay in life. My stocks took a bit of a hit, but I'm sure they will recover. Dug a bigger hole than I like in my savings, but that's recoverable too. I feel that 2023 will start off well for me. New job, great pay. Working on vacation plans for the summer. Contemplating a new vehicle. Starting to lose weight, so thinking of new clothes in the Spring. I'm back on my vitamins, and I'm even doing yoga (from a book, but that's okay too. My crystal collection took a huge leap, thanks to the best advent calendar ever! (I love it! I want another!) Wondering if I should BBQ for New Year's. Nah. Pain to dig it out of the snow. (Mom buried it deep) Besides, there's a benefit to cooking indoors. Extra heat and yummy smells. IF I get the deck built, maybe I'll try next year. It could happen.
I'm happy. I wonder if that's actually the problem. I think I'm waiting for the shoes to start falling, and rugs being pulled. You know, I think this calls for a road trip. Bad timing, just now, but something to work out. Day trip or overnight? Time to get out and take some pictures. That's a cheerful thing for me. Take Kaylee with me. Maybe head towards my mountains. Dream of not coming back. Only a danger if I take Maggie with me.)
I've decided to sort through my manga/comics and see what I might sell. People who help me move will thank me. I know.
Okay, so I think I have the blood flowing again. Time to get some wrapping done, and stockings stuffed. Not our biggest Xmas, but that's okay. Size isn't everything. It's the feeling behind it that counts.
From my house to yours. Merry Yule, Happy Xmas, and all the best in 2023. And don't forget to have ...
Sweet Dreams!
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