HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Welcome back! I hope Santa was good to anyone reading this. My Christmas was well spent eating good food, playing wii and loading up my new ipod with the family. I am now back at work and lack the motivation to do anything. I just keep thinking, that starting tomorrow afternoon I get another super long weekend and I'm ready to get started now. I think next year I may just take the week between the holidays off, just for kicks.

Anyway, I'm a little sad this year as it seems that the annual New Year's gala with all my friends will not be taking place for the first time. It seems very, very strange. I missed a couple of the parties when I was away at school, but other than that, every New Years for the last 13 years have been spent with essentially the same core group of people. It is going to be extremely odd not to be with them this year. So to any and all reptilian friends, have a happy and safe New Year. Same to anyone else who may be reading this as well.

Until next time -
~Shel

Holiday Reruns...

Ok, so I know I posted some (or all) of these last year, but they are funny! So enjoy them again this year. It's almost noon, on Christmas Eve, so of course, I am heading out to do my Christmas shopping... I know, I know, I said I wouldn't do that anymore, but really this year I only need a couple of things, I did get most of my shopping done early - I swear!

Wish me luck. The roads such and I already lost control of my car once today, luckily I was stopped by the curb and snow bank. My car's ok, I think, but it has reinforced my dislike of snow. Stupid snow and rain and ice.

So, Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!! I hope you have a fun, safe and fantastic Christmas!

Until next time -

~Shel

Ho, Ho, Ho!!!

So, when I got back to the office the other day, this is what was waiting for me. Yep, that's right, I got a personal visit from Santa. I knew he was real!!! Ha - my big brothers tried to tell me Santa was a fake, but I always secretly believed and it all paid off on Friday! WOOHOO! Of course, he said he was coming by because he noticed that I had been very naughty this year, but I had to set him straight and tell him that his expectations were too high when he puts so many temptations in my path... I guess we will see if he agreed on Thursday.

I will be spending Christmas with the family. I always love seeing everyone open their gifts, especially the little ones. I stay over at my big brothers house and sleep in the living room by the Christmas tree, so I get to witness the first reactions to all the presents being under the tree. It's very awesome. Then we will open gifts, have great food and have some quality time.

A big o' congratulations to the Jones' who welcomed the newest edition to the family this morning. I'm happy to report that Mom, Dad and baby are doing great. Baby is gorgeous. Congrats guys!

I am greatly looking forward to my super long weekends both this one and next. I really need a break from work. The economy is hitting our office hard and it is increasingly difficult to remain positive and not freak out, but I'm working on it. Actually, I am going to ignore it until next year, since there's nothing to be done until then and do my best to enjoy the coming holidays.

I hope everyone has happy, fun and safe holidays. I look forward to seeing you all in the coming weeks.

Until next time -

~Shel

WOOHOO!

My new Blackberry Storm is here! My new Blackberry Storm is here!!! Now, if only I knew how to use it...

Happy Friday!

Until next time -
~Shel

You've Lost that Christmas Feeling...

Has anyone else noticed that it doesn't really feel much like Christmas this year? It's only 14 days away, but I'm not feeling it. I've noticed a lot of people have forgone their Christmas trees. I did that last year, but bought a 3.5 foot tree last January to use this year. The 7 foot tree is just too big in my place, so now I have a nice alternative. I decorated it on Black Friday and have spent a few lovely evenings in front of the fire with the Christmas lights on, but still, I'm just not feeling it. I even tried listening to Christmas music at the office the other day to no avail. Hmmm...

I am going to watch Polar Express with my SIL and nieces tomorrow - hopefully that will help! I hope you all are feeling much more Christmasy than I. Peace out.

Until next time -

~Shel