Random Thoughts now that I'm Almost Ready for Christmas!

Christmas is less than a week away. 

Most of the Christmas decorations, trees, and wrapping papers are 50 -75% off.  Time to stock up.

 My shopping is finished for this year.

All the gifts that need to be mailed are mailed. 

All that handmade gifts are either purchased or completed. 

We are almost at the winter solstice. 

I think it's ironic that when winter begins our days become longer.  It might be ironic, but I'm glad about that.

I don't bake anymore, but I do enjoy receiving home made baked goods.  Hint.  Hint.  In case anyone I know who bakes is reading this.  I doubt that they are, though.

Many of my neighbors are getting ready to go south for the winter.

I'm ten years older than I was a decade ago.

Time never slows down any more.  That makes me wonder why.

Christmas lights are lit all over town.  I will be disappointed when they are left unlit.

Candles are beautiful.

I'm happy.

Random Thoughts on a Day When My Nose is Still Stuffed but I Feel More Like A Human Being than I Have in Over a Week.

1. This is the heliport at Regions Hospital where Jenny was admitted when she was sick.  Do you see the black shadow on the heliport?  That's my reflection in the window as I took the photo.  I like it.  The reflection makes me seem like a giant!  It also makes my waist look slender.  Even though times get really tough, I have decided that I have to find the good in a situation, even if it's the simple ability to sleep at night.

2.  Pixie and the kitties have been good through this ordeal.  They are pretty much a pack now.  Pixie still has no idea about her size in comparison to the kitties, but Marvin and Walter have learned to move quickly when Pixie runs into their space.

3.  I feel like I'm ready to take another nap.  I don't recall sleeping this much in a very long time.  Sleep seems to creep into my thoughts a lot lately.  Maybe I need to take care of my sleep habits more?  Not sure.  I try, but right now, I don't seem to have any choice. 

4.  Have I ever mentioned how much I love Pixie?  She's really the perfect dog for this time in my life.  Spike could never have endured this ordeal like Pixie has.  He was too full of energy, and he didn't like anyone else taking up my time.  He was also very protective of me, that is, after he barked then hid behind me.  Spike and kitties would not have ever gotten along.  I'm glad I have Pixie right now.

5.  My winter plans for repairs around the house have been stalled.  Things that I had hoped to be finished with by now haven't even been started.  Oh, well, I just hope I have the energy to get through all this.  My energy gets zapped so easily anymore.  It's hard to divide yourself into so many pieces and expect to function as you used to be able to do when you were younger.  Right now, I'm tired.  I don't plan to do  much today.  Wish I had more energy, but that will come back soon, I hope.