Where was I when last we spoke? Oh yes, getting ready for that last day of work before my vacation. My office closed at 1, but I was there until 8. And then I went Christmas shopping. Saturday was chock-full of baking (three kinds of cookies, one very fancy cake and a lasagna) present wrapping, and dinner with my dad. The dinner actually went spectacularly well by Christmas with my dad standards. Sunday was a blur of family, presents and driving from house to house to house – exhausting, but not bad. Plus, I got all sorts of great presents and then some. Top prize goes to my brother, who totally surprised us with a DVD player. It is sleek and silver and matches our fancy TV in the living room, and I’m sure we will enjoy it very much, just as soon as we figure out how to hook it up properly.
The last two days have been all about relaxing. I’m really enjoying not having to go to work right now. I think I’ll eventually get bored, but I could definitely use a couple of weeks of this. Yesterday I spent most of my day lazing about on the couch, reading one of my Christmas books. I took an extra luxurious shower, exfoliated, moisturized and deep conditioned my hair. And then I watched a little TV, read some more, and went to bed. It was a lovely day, aside from the fact that John wasn’t feeling very well.
Today I got up, walked Seamus, went back to bed for a couple of hours, and then eventually headed out to go see The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe with my brother. I quite enjoyed it. Tilda Swinton was very impressive as the White Witch – cold, imperious and terrifying. The story wasn’t quite as exciting as I remember it being, but it has been about 25 years since I read the books, so I’m probably judging by slightly different criteria. Let’s just pause for a moment while I wait for the shock of being old enough to have been able to read anything 25 years ago to pass. How the hell did that happen? Wow.
Up next, having John’s mom, sister, her husband, and their kids over for dinner tomorrow. And more relaxing, hopefully including a massage and a pedicure.
I hope you are all having a nice week too.
Glad your week's been great. Sounds very relaxing and fun.
Those relaxing days, especially ones involving baths, are the most rejuvenating things! I've had several over my break and I'm going to miss doing them regularly.