I must say even with all the lists I created this season, I find myself much less prepared than I hoped to be. I have to blame it on the 5 consecutive days of power outage here (sheesh!), as finding another reason is something I do not have time for.
For example, I have a lovely set of gifts for my friend Lori, and they are finally wrapped, although the gifts had been purchased in Oregon last summer! See, power goes out and my organizational skills with it. I have a gift for my good friend Juan too, and I'm unable to decide if I should send it to CA or to the UK, where he is moving in the new year. I'm leaning toward the latter, and not because it saves me time (erm, maybe that is a good reason too). I'm mostly thinking he'd dig this particular gift whilst away from us weirdo Americans. Maybe he'll even miss us.
So, now I'm gathering packages and heading out to my mom's for a few days of an early Christmas. Christmas is all over the map (calendar?) for me this year. Had one last Saturday, having one tomorrow. Why? Well, this lucky girl is flying to Hawaii on Christmas morn and won't be around for the long-held traditions. I will miss them terribly, but I can't say I'll be unhappy sipping a Mai Thai on a secluded beach, waiting for the next turtle to trot on by.
Merry Christmas to all!
1 comment:
Christmas in Hawaii sounds terrible. Sounds like it *is* turning into a tradition :). Glad that you've back in the land of the 21st century with light and heat and such.
BTW I plan to not miss America or Americans one teeny little bit. Nope. Not at all. Not missing them. Looking forward to leaving, getting outta dodge. Not looking back. Happily riding away. Don't ask me how I am, I'm fine. Really, I'm fine. You hear that? Quit asking me, ok? I'M FINE!
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