Frustration...
So I typed this big long entry. And just as I'm finished the power goes out in the building and I lose it. To further add to my frustration, my boss was just about to tell us we could go home and the power came back on. Argh!
I hope I can remember some of what I wrote. I know I was thinking about Thankgsiving. I was thinking about how sometimes the meaning of it gets lost in the hubbub over food. But I really do have a lot to be thankful for. My family is one of those things. Even though we weren't together it's enough to know they're safe and healthy. As for myself, I know I'm a very lucky person. I have my health and many of life's luxuries that others don't have. Even though I want more sometimes, I have to remember that.
And now we're firmly entrenched in the Christmas season. I don't really celebrate, but it's one of my favorite times of the year. Other than when people go crazy during frenetic shopping sprees, I really do think people are friendlier this time of year. I was thinking that I want a Christmas tree this year. I haven't really had one since I was eight years old. But considering the fact that I don't plan on being here on the actual holiday it may be a waste. I do think I will pick up some Christmas decorations though to make the apartment more festive. We were saying yesterday that we should have a game night sometime soon. It would be great to be able to host it at our place, have it festively decorated and serve lots of yummy holiday goodies. Will have to make that suggestion.
So with that in mind I think I might hit the shops this weekend. I've never been one to do much after Thanksgiving shopping, but I have a couple good coupons and some things I really want to check out. Old Navy has $10 gifts this weekend, and for gift giving on a budget that may be a really good thing for me. Also need to go register for swimming lessons. Will try to do that today at lunch, or after we get off work, as I hope we'll be able to leave early today. Even though I don't want to be here until 6 pm, I can't compain if I am. I did leave at about 2:00 on Wednesday.
I hope I can remember some of what I wrote. I know I was thinking about Thankgsiving. I was thinking about how sometimes the meaning of it gets lost in the hubbub over food. But I really do have a lot to be thankful for. My family is one of those things. Even though we weren't together it's enough to know they're safe and healthy. As for myself, I know I'm a very lucky person. I have my health and many of life's luxuries that others don't have. Even though I want more sometimes, I have to remember that.
And now we're firmly entrenched in the Christmas season. I don't really celebrate, but it's one of my favorite times of the year. Other than when people go crazy during frenetic shopping sprees, I really do think people are friendlier this time of year. I was thinking that I want a Christmas tree this year. I haven't really had one since I was eight years old. But considering the fact that I don't plan on being here on the actual holiday it may be a waste. I do think I will pick up some Christmas decorations though to make the apartment more festive. We were saying yesterday that we should have a game night sometime soon. It would be great to be able to host it at our place, have it festively decorated and serve lots of yummy holiday goodies. Will have to make that suggestion.
So with that in mind I think I might hit the shops this weekend. I've never been one to do much after Thanksgiving shopping, but I have a couple good coupons and some things I really want to check out. Old Navy has $10 gifts this weekend, and for gift giving on a budget that may be a really good thing for me. Also need to go register for swimming lessons. Will try to do that today at lunch, or after we get off work, as I hope we'll be able to leave early today. Even though I don't want to be here until 6 pm, I can't compain if I am. I did leave at about 2:00 on Wednesday.