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December 2012
December 17, 2012
Ornament Swap Boosting Xmas Spirit
How fun is it to get a package delivered from an address you don't know? It is even MORE fun when you realize it is from one of the amazing tribe of women in the Arkansas Women Bloggers. Julie sent out a note saying that they were going to host an ornament swap and I jumped at the chance to do something, anything Christmas related that wasn't work or shopping!
I met my Ornament maker at the 2nd Bloggers Conference because I make myself sit at tables with people I don't know. I figure it is the BEST way to get to know someone new... and it is. Kristina works at the Democrat Gazette and runs the Little Rock Mama's blog. How cool is that?
And how fun are these! That's right, these. She made four and because I am terribly slow this year to get my Xmas on they are the only ornaments on the tree (there will be more, I'm just slow)! Thank you Kristina!
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December 16, 2012
Memories and All
Each one either from my parents tree, made by my brother, or my sister. There are a few from my friend Wendy's mom and some made by our daughter. A memory tree we put up each year. Someday it will get easier.
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December 13, 2012
Screaming at the Sky
I started my morning with an email from someone who decided to list every perceived fault they thought I had.
Good morning.
Here's the thing... when people disagree with me I am not usually very happy about it. I'm smart. I'm dedicated. I work towards the good. Eventually, I will listen and either change my mind, move to a place of balance or let it go. I believe in solutions, but I don't love being criticized.
Come on, raise your hand, do you?
That said. If you send me hate mail I'm not going to respond. I am going to really just let it go. It is hurtful and I will assume you are either a crazy person or you didn't mean to be so mean. I will not respond, get into it with you, or waste my time trying to convince you that you were mean.
What I want to do is scream up to the sky and say, "I'm 43 years old, why on earth to people act like they are 4?" Then get back to work.
Ok, there is also the part where I ask myself, "What would President Obama do?" Seriously. I ask myself that all the time, because in my book he is the man. By the way, he would laugh dismissively and move on to bigger things.
How has YOUR day been going?
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December 12, 2012
Zing Xmas Is Almost Here
Yikes. The holidays are upon us and although I SHOULD be getting everything done - I just don't seem to be getting into gear.
- Tree - up but not decorated
- Presents - some purchased, but lots of little things to do
- Cards - not happening
- Cookies - one batch made by our daughter, but more need to be made
Not really sure what the problem is. For the last 4 years I manage a two week festival downtown and all the planning/promotion that takes. It is great fun and this year was really quite spectacular. What I think happens though is that it takes the Christmas out of me. It could also be that I don't have little kids, any holiday parties, an office, or extended family to celebrate with. NOT that I am feeling sorry for myself. I'm not. Hopefully, in the next few days I can get it zinged back into action.
The absence of blogging, well read above! Maybe that will zing back too.
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