I often wake up earlier on days when I do not have to go to work than I do on workdays. George thinks it is funny that I never "sleep in", but frankly, I don't even know the meaning of the word, and think that sleeping late is a horrible waste of precious time. I get my eight hours, usually, and that keeps me going like the Eveready Bunny.
Today I woke up grateful and counting my blessings, thinking about all the nice gifts I got at Christmas time. The Saturday morning that George and I went Christmas shopping at Macy's and were on the escalator at the store (about 15 miles away) at 7:45 was the BEST! I don't know exactly why, but I had a great time. That day, we looked at and bought a lot of presents for people, and I chose two sweaters for myself which he later boxed, wrapped and presented me at Christmas. Works for me.
He also got me a book of car wash coupons, which I love having. I can zip right in there on my way home from work and not have to worry about having the eight bucks. He also bought me two pair of flannel pjs. Victoria Secret? Hardly. I think that Victoria Secret is a men's store, and there is nothing there for me. I would rather go to Home Depot, or any hardware store if I want to shop with men. Flannel jammies on these cold New England nights are just the ticket.
Michelle bought the new Everquest II complete game guide, and boy, if there is ever an EQ player who needs a guide, it is me. Thanks Michelle, if you are out there reading this. I am so happy you joined us for Christmas vacation and hope you come back soon! Michael bought me the Senseo coffee pot, the Calphalon pot which I don't know how I lived without, and a new game for my gameboy, Final Fantasy Dawn of Souls. There is a story to me and my gameboy. It is absolutely priceless when I need to go to Oklahoma and wait while my mom has her hair done, or take her to doctor visits, and once when she had to stay overnight in the hospital. Nothing like a gameboy to whittle the hours away when you are someplace you would rather not be. Gameboys and airports go well together too. He also bought me Stephen King's book: On Writing, which I can't wait to read. I want to read more Stephen King to share that with Michael who reads everything he writes. I need to get started on this New Year's Resolution right away!
I got three bookmarks, just waiting for me to act on my resolution to read more books. One says MORDOR, and has a silver medalion representing some part of middle earth. Lord of the Rings is one of my favorite movies! Thank you, Michelle. George gave me two: one bookmark is gold and says, "There is only one happiness in life, to love and be loved", George Sand. And the other is silver and says "There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it", Edith Wharton. Who could go wrong with those gems of wisdom keeping your place in a good book? The "mirror that reflects it" is a good thought for anyone like me who wants to keep their mouth shut more and listen to what others have to say. Thank you Santa George!
I am just so grateful for all the lovely gifts, the thoughtfulness that went into them, the generosity of my family and friends, the health and happiness that we all share at this time in our lives, and for the every day gift of being able to talk to Michael every day, and play EQI and EQII with him, and for sharing a home with a great man - George, who is wicked smart, wicked talented and, well, just the opposite of wicked in every other way.
New Year's Eve is coming soon. We will not go out late, but are planning to take my friend who has cancer out for an early dinner at a restaurant that has lobster specials. Seems like a good way to celebrate to me!
Have a very happy day and a very safe New Year's Eve.
