Posted in Girly Girl on Dec 29th, 2005
It’s a good thing I have loads of Christmas gift certificates burning a hole in my pocket, because otherwise being off from work this week would be getting very expensive by now! Yes, it’s true. The reason I have been neglecting my blog is because I have been too busy shopping and otherwise pampering myself. […]
Posted in Holidays on Dec 25th, 2005
Is anyone missing some presents? Because I think Santa left a few too many at our house. And I certainly hope Santa doesn’t live to regret a drum set for a certain three-year-old! Must go brush up on the engineering skills to figure out how to extricate some of those toys from their packages. Then […]
Posted in Potpourri on Dec 23rd, 2005
Do not, under ANY circumstances, ever go to the grocery store on the day before Christmas Eve again. Whatever you need, you don’t need it that badly. Next time, your family can just do without that apple pie for Christmas. It was ten times worse than the mall, people, and I know this because I […]
Posted in Potpourri on Dec 18th, 2005
All the shopping is done But I’m still on the run Because the presents have not yet been wrapped, not a one. The holiday yuletide is upon us, at last And I’m looking forward to that scrumptious repast But there’s still so much to do, that I’m simply aghast. And while loved ones would doubtless […]
Posted in Family on Dec 13th, 2005
I’m so proud of my daughter. She’s always thinking about how she can help others. I submit for your examination the following evidence: Exhibit A A few months ago, we decided as a family to show support for our troops overseas by sending care packages to soldiers registered with anysoldier.com. We try to send a […]
Posted in Reflections on Dec 12th, 2005
On Saturday, I attended a Christmas tea. Since it was mid-afternoon and I had already eaten lunch, I limited my intake of the traditional tea goodies. This, of course, did not go unnoticed by the other women at my table, most of whom I had not previously met. We women are such a catty bunch. […]
Posted in Potpourri on Dec 11th, 2005
I speak Chinese My poor dad. He actually tried to read my article last week. He gave up, and called to tell me he didn’t know I spoke Chinese! Probably exactly how I’d feel if I tried to read his medical journals. ********** I miss the cleaning lady I learned something new last night. Good […]
Posted in Favorites, Holidays, Reflections on Dec 9th, 2005
Once upon a time, there was a girl. And the girl believed in Santa, and all was merry. Then one day, as the Christmas season was underway, a heated argument broke out among a group of peers in the girl’s after school care program. The cause of the argument remains unknown, but the caretaker of […]
Posted in Family on Dec 6th, 2005
When I was pregnant with my oldest, it was an uncomfortable pregnancy, to say the least. I particularly struggled with severe back pain. By the last trimester I could barely drive. I only drove to work and back, and even then, it was often a tearful proposition to get through the long commute. I’m sure […]
Posted in Writing on Dec 5th, 2005
Anyone who was reading me way back when may remember this post from several months ago wherein I first publicly declared my intention to get professionally published, as well as several posts along the way chronicling my progress. As of today, that mission is now officially accomplished and is something I can forever cross off […]
