| | It's the season, isn't it? Things are proceeding mostly on schedule here -- the tree is up and decorated, and this year I love it! It's just the right shape, just the right height, etc.
 I collect snow globes, and belsnickles, and rocking horses. True to my nature, I have LOTS of all of them, and they're all twinkling in the living room. For the first time in years, I look forward to sitting there at night, surrounded by all the spirit of Christmas.
All the presents are bought, all the packages that must be mailed are mailed, but one -- which will go out this morning and is only going about 40 miles up the hill, so it should be all right. There's only the wrapping left to do, and another batch of my world famous rum balls for The Kid, who demands them every Christmas. Nothing like family traditions, is there?
I however, am busier than I can even say -- I'm still on probation at the new job even though I'm full time permanent. Which means I don't get paid for holidays. I didn't realize that, took the customary 2 days off at Thanksgiving, and have been behind the 8 ball ever since. It didn't help that I went to Santa Cruz for a Christmas dinner with "The Ladies" (we all worked together back in '82-'83, and have been meeting regularly ever since then.) I'd intended to work on the train, but discovered the trains don't have WiFi. Couldn't work on my friend's computer either as everyone has the password on automatic in their computers & couldn't give it to me. Lost another couple of days there, but I just about have that made up. Looming ahead is Christmas, New Year's and my birthday -- my fellow Capricorn friend and I are going into the City. And I need to get those hours made up, all in the same week that they are lost.
Worst of all, there are so many movies out that I want to go see, and just don't have the time! I started reading the Golden Compass while I was in Santa Cruz -- it's delicious, and I can't wait to get the book & finish it (& read the rest of the trilogy), and to see the movie. Along with Enchanted, Mr. Magorian's Wonder Emporium, The Waterhorse, & Sweeney Todd. Me, who never goes to movies!
A wonderful Christmas season to each any every one of you! May your stockings be full as well as your hearts, and may you get exactly what you whispered in Santa's ear. Nollaig chridheil huibh!
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