[the calm before the storm]
Ah, today was wonderful! I'm just so glad to be home. I hope that everyone had a lovely holiday and has a beautiful new year.
Ah, what shall I cook for New Years, I wonder? I should start getting recipes together, I suppose!
I'm very sorry I couldn't get many of you gifts... I will do my best to get my dear friends something very nice as soon as I can. Money's a bit tight at the moment, but, perhaps, I can get my job back soon. ... things going back to normal... it almost feels strange now. But nice. I'm so glad.
Ah, what shall I cook for New Years, I wonder? I should start getting recipes together, I suppose!
I'm very sorry I couldn't get many of you gifts... I will do my best to get my dear friends something very nice as soon as I can. Money's a bit tight at the moment, but, perhaps, I can get my job back soon. ... things going back to normal... it almost feels strange now. But nice. I'm so glad.