i really wish i could feel more festive, but i’ve got a wicked headache and i took my last ibuprofin last week (or was it yesterday). regardless, i’ve got my xmas hat on and i’m all set for an evening of food, fun and friends.
shopping last night turned out surprisingly well. seems i timed it to coincide with everyone going home for dinner, because i found easy parking and i never stood in line for any longer than five minutes (excepting the waiting for my grande decaf gingerbread latte, with whip, at starbucks). the best thing was that everyone i encountered was in such a good mood. although, i have to admit, i got a little upset with the rugrats without supervision, but i thought to myself “at least they’re not mine” and my serenity returned.
i’m quite disappointed that m&m’s über-gift has not arrived for me to present it to them. i was so excited about it. it was so perfect for them. i couldn’t wait to see their faces when they opened it. alas, it’s been sucked into the gaping void known as international mail delivery. i’m not even upset that it didn’t arrive, exactly. i expect things like that to happen. i just wish it would have happened to something not for my friends. that being said, i will give it a couple more weeks and hope it turns up. if not, i’ll just order replacements because it was just too good not to give to them.
i’ll be heading off to the island tomorrow morning to spend the weekend with my mom and the rest of my local rellies, so i’ll be scarce until monday. i want to wish everyone who visits an especially wonderful season, no matter what you’re celebrating. i hope santa (or jack) brings you everything you wish for, including a safe, happy, holiday with everyone you love close to you, or at least in your hearts.