Today is January 3rd, so let’s see if I can remeber back to Dec. 23rd. I think Jourdan & I were practically the only ones here at work. We got in a few games of online settlers (http://jsettlers.com) and then were allowed to go home at 2pm. CS let me borrow his computer, so I settled in for some WoW alternated with a bit of cleaning.
Christmas eve followed that pattern as I got ready for company the next day. WoW – Chores – WoW – Chores.
Christmas day was fun and only a tad hectic. I played WoW till mom & her guy (D) & my brother & my mom’s renter showed up. With mom’s dog, D’s dog & kitten in tow. Due to the dogs showing up, a large hole in my fence was discovered – and the neighbor’s large (luckily friendly) dog who made it. It took him 3-4 days to actually fix the fence after promising to do it that night. He was lucky animal services didn’t answer the phone and that he got home before they did the 2nd time I called the homeowner to complain. I like dogs, but large ones barking at my glass door to be let in or fed & pooing in my backyard is not something I was willing to put up with long.
So lots of excitement with all the animals, dad & his wife brought their puppy too, so 7 people, 4 cats & 3 dogs enjoyed a happy holiday and tasty meal together.
The day after CS & I left for his grandma’s in Danville & we stayed there hanging out with his family and some friends back on break until his dentist appointment tuesday. Wednesday was the real start of my vacation, and almost all of it was spent reading or playing WoW. I got up to level 20 and got my cat form, which was my goal.
New year’s eve was spent at my place with friends playing board & card games with a toast at midnight – and then back to the WoW.
Fun trick – in this sentence, replace “crack” with “World of Warcraft” and “hit” with “level”:
Crack is very addicting. After you get a hit, you feel high, but after a while it wears off and leaves you wanting another hit.
So far no one has disagreed. But now it’s back to the regular work schedule and I’ll only get to play a few hours on the weekend now. Probably for the best.
Of special note: Momma now own’s her store! And I should be debt free by the end of this month or near the beginning of the next!
Things I’m proud of – I managed to cut back on my Christmas expenses this year. Sent out the cookies I promised late, but still before Christmas. Sent out fewer Christmas cards this year and got all but one (for lack of a stamp) mailed before Christmas. Actually relaxed on my vacation.
Things I wish I’d done – remembered to send out Christmas e-cards to all my friends & family. Remembered to call everyone to wish them a Merry Christmas &/or Happy New Year.
So all in all, I think last year was a good one, and this one is getting off to an awesome start!