December 27, 2004
It's Time For Holly Jollies
I hope everyone out there had a lovely Christmas!
I'm rather tired this morning...I had a very busy (and marvelous!) Boxing Day, and that 5:00 alarm came around EARLY this morning. I love leaving my house when it's still dark, but this morning it seemed like I was truly the only creature awake. There were no cars on the road, and when I pulled into Starbucks mine was the only car in the lot.
So here I am, wearing a FANTASTIC pink, fluffy scarf that Joyce made for me (which I love; I can't even tell you how pretty it is on this grey, rainy morning), in a very quiet, empty office. I wish I could have taken this week off (with the rest of America, it seems), but I suppose it would be kind of a waste of precious vacation time, since I don't really have anywhere to go or be. And sitting home watching television would be restful, I suppose, but not really my thing. So here I am!
BUT...once the work day is over...I'm going SHOPPING! Yes, I'm going to be joining the heaving mass of consumerism at the mall. I rarely buy clothes for myself...I think nothing of spending money on housewares, but I don't spend money on pretty "non-necessities" for myself - clothes, shoes, jewelry, that kind of thing. And for the last few years (I suppose since I bought my house), gifts tend to be houseware items. So I'm going to hit the huge after-Christmas sales...and I'm not spending ANY money on housewares, only on pretty things! Perhaps a new sweater or dress? A Paul Frank item? A piece of jewelry, perhaps a little ring or bracelet? Earrings?
I sound absolutely terrible, I know. But I'm redeemed by the fact that I'm quite certain I'll spend 3 hours at the mall looking around, and never buy anything! I don't know; I can't ever seem to justify spending money on that kind of stuff for myself. I did get some beautiful clothes from Mum and Lisa, including a magnificent sweater that I wore to nearly every holiday party this year, and a pink jacket that has gotten compliments every single place I've worn it! Oh, and pink shoes. Gotta love pink shoes. (Are you sensing a pink theme this year?)
Ok, I've now talked myself out of buying anything. Well, I'll still GO to the mall. Just to check it out!
*sigh* My coffee cup is now empty...it's going to be a long day. But I did get a BUNCH of coffees and accoutrements for Christmas, so that'll keep me going for a while!
Enjoy a quite Monday in the office, if you're working; if you're off work today, why are you sitting on the computer?? Go out and enjoy the winter world!
Posted by Lesley at December 27, 2004 11:32 AM