December 11th, 2011
It’s two weeks until Christmas and three weeks until 2012. What a year it’s been. Everyone around me has had their ups and downs, but we’re here and we’re moving through this time of stress and craziness and looking under every pine bough for the peace and love and laughter we know is still here. I’m sitting in a beautiful city that almost never freezes and feeling as though I’m in the cold north. I have my wall heater on and two space heaters going from time to time (yes, I’m being ultra careful). I think I have the majority of my Christmas shopping done, but I still need to mail a few things and, of course, wrap everything.
The house is partially decorated, and that’s good. But it’s not completed, and that’s not good. Jeanne arrives for a week’s visit on Christmas Day. I’m considering having an open house type of gathering for Boxing Day. Entrance requirement? a box, maybe? That and a simple something to eat…just to keep costs low. This afternoon is the local STC chapter’s Holiday Party and I magically turned a dozen eggs into two dozen deviled eggs!
I am happy and sad, too. The biological father of Cheryl’s son is in Jacksonville, FL, in a coma. Cher and her son, Glynn, flew out there yesterday. My heart is with her. She and Glynn senior have been friends despite not being together these last 40 years or so. Why do these things happen so often at or near the holidays? I’m sure there’s a reason, even if it isn’t one I like.
Not sure why I’m blogging at all today…I’m in a kinda blue mood…but I read the blog of bozoette and it made me want to blog! I wish I were more constant about doing so. Maybe this coming year?
I’ve begun piano lessons and classes at UCSD begin on 9 January. In addition, I’m going to Curves when I can to get some much-needed exercise to support the weight loss I’m having because of the Sept 19 gastric bypass. So far, I’m down almost 50 pounds. And, that’s definitely a very good thing!
Holidays are here for us all, no matter if you’re Christian or Jew, Muslim or Buddhist. This time of year affects us, even if we don’t celebrate the same things…we are caught up in the melee of wonder and insanity. Let’s do our best to stay focused on the good, keep an eye on our health, support the friends we hold near, and live life with the gusto our Gods intended. I know I’m doing my best to do so…and although I slip from time to time, I’m OK with that.
Happy Everything to you…may your 2012 be prosperous, sane, and beautiful…every minute of every day.
