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Forcing Myself to Shop

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Yesterday, Don and I just had to get out of the house for an hour – we’re tired of feeling sick – and we drove around the countryside. Today, I made myself go out and do some Christmas shopping but I have to tell you, I was exhausted after about an hour and a half! I did get some things taken care of on the present front…I have just one more to buy. I am home, collapsed in my chair, drinking lots of water and happy to be in for the night.

The embroidered piece on the chair is something I found last year at Heidi’s shop. It is so sweet. I wonder who made it? Where was it displayed? This year, I put it on the chair by the spinet desk.

Isn’t it lovely?

Happy Monday!

Snow and No Snow

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Much of the East Coast was at a standstill yesterday – snow fell everywhere. Husband went out and bought more salt, stocked up a bit on necessities, while the Weather Channel kept increasing the amount of expected snowfall (8 inches.) When I went to bed around 11:00, there was still no sign of snow. I was prepared to wake this morning and see tons of snow on the ground.

There is less than an inch.

What happened? There seems to be a major discrepancy between the forecast and what I see out my window. Its funny how a major snow storm whips up a combination of dread and excitement. Part of me hates the thought of being snowed in, having to shovel my way out, scary road conditions, the whole thing….and the other part of me loves the idea of being snowed in, cozy in my cottage, hot chocolate in hand, cuddled up with my sweetie.

So, though I feel relief at the lack of snow, there is just the tiniest bit of disappointment. Just as well, though, as both husband and I are sick and I was up half the night coughing. Shoveling would have not been a good thing for either of us.

I have to shop tomorrow. Have to. So let’s tell this bug to leave the premises effective immediately.

Happy Sunday!

Feeling Yucky

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Well, my friends, I am definitely feeling under-the-weather. My wish to get rid of this quickly has apparently been denied. I don’t have the energy to share much with you today. Trying to save money this year, I bought a faux wreath from Michael’s for a couple of dollars, added some trim and a big bow that I already had. Nothing earth shattering, but I can recycle this every year and that’s a good thing.


Oh, I just got a whiff of our Christmas tree – that must mean I am not totally stuffed up! I’m grateful for the little things, at this point. Have a stress-free day, everyone.

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