Christmas Day

A very soothing and productive day. I am fortunate that I am able to do exactly as I feel like doing.
My other half of Christmas was a wonderful gift from my roommates, Bob and Sharon. They did most of the removal of the wallpaper in my kitchen.
I helped...but they did most the work.
Currently there is a little bit of underpaper left on the walls. Bob adn Sharon are talking of finishing the removal of that tomorrow. I have decided to paint the walls a soft yellow to match other walls in my home. I just do not like do plain white walls. We all knew that, however. Isn't that right?

I went and visited some very old friends for a little bit today.
Had a wonderful visit and got to talk of Nona and Joe's grandchildren. Life is turning out good for them. I do miss seeing them but Nona is always available to talk to me. Life just takes a different path sometimes.

My Dad and Stepmom sent a DVD that has proven entertaining. It is an aquarium for your TV and a Fireplace for your TV.
Hmmmm.
I think I smell an activity for the kitty cats in the gift!
Buddy Lee did stalk and pounce or attempted to pounce on the fish slowly swimming by on the screen. Kinda funny actually. Buddy first started by sitting next to the speaker and turning his head this way and that way to listen to the sounds of the 'tank'. Next thing I knew....POP! He went down to the floor into a crouch stance near a 'rock' at the bottom of the picture...er... tank. Then SPROING! He jumps up and places his front paws (no his claws were not out, Marty) on the screen.

Buddy Lee has learned to hunt. He keeps finding the little lizards and treating them as appetizers. Buddy is teaching Kali the same manouvers with the lizards. :-/ *sigh*

Last night (Christmas Eve) was wonderful.
I got off work early! Stopped by the fabric store because I had something I wanted to make for Bob and Sharon, my sister Jacque, my friend Chris, and for myself.
Strangly enough....what I was seeking was in short supply!
Luck was with me though. After searching through PILES of material, I located some nifty fleece! I made poncho's for us to wear after running. This will help take the chill off until showers can be had. Bob has a green poncho with different beer mugs all over it.
Sharon's looks like she belongs in the 60's...soft blue grey color.
Chris has a Sponge Bob SquarePants poncho.
My poncho is all artsy christmas bulbs. I really like mine the best! I like collecting a new ornament each year for myself!
I mad a wrap for my Brother in law, Doug. I also am making a shawl type wrap for my sister Jacque. Now Doug and Jacque won't fight over whose fleece wrap belongs to whom. Doug looks like Clint Eastwood in his. Jaque's is a soft pale green....delicious looking.
I made a custom apron for Annavee (my middle sister) and gave her husband, Gene, a fishing pole that has it's own carry case. It breaks down for easy travel. My family in Washington State received cards with a small piece of artwork in them that I had made.
My children receive a little money from me because I knew they would dreally like what they got with it. OR they would place what money they got into necessary places right now.
I gave Kassy a bracelet I made, Antje and Madhu received earrings I had made, and I can't remember at the moment what else I had made for others.
Ah well...

The other thing of Christmas is to realize ( for me that is.. ) how much I am surrounded by wonderful, caring and intelligent people.
I don't go looking for the people to entertain my mind. I have discovered that they are around me and they really enjoy being with me. The ones I count as friends travel just as much as I do to see as many of our friends as possible.
No questions asked...no guilt being played, just come and stay as much as you have time for. It is equal in the travel times and distances.
I am accepted just for who I am ...which is something I do for my friends...I don't question the motives. If I am uncomfortable I tell them and then do something different.
They have ALWAYS been welcomed to join in with me or I will catch up another time.
I realized today...how many wonderful people I have in my life.

The best things of this holiday?

I am healthy and I love you all.

Now...about New years Eve...

Seems my plans are changing...a constant event that is.
So many choices....so many people that call to have me around.
"What is UP with you?"
Lots of things my friends...lots of things.
I don't date...but I have wonderful friends that I like to spend time with.
I have toys to play with and lots of kites are involved. My bikes are toys...my rock climbing gear are toys...my running shoes...my computers...my sewing machine...my new oven and microwave...And LOTS of other things!
I am SO spoiled!

Funny thing is though, I wouldn't trade my life for anything or anyone else's.
Loving who I am has been a hard road to get to. Loving my life and being at peace in my heart has been worth the trouble to get here.
I recommend it for everyone!

"Get to know you!" Something my Momma ALWAYS used to tell me. "Once you discover who Circe REALLY is you are gonna love her!"

Momma...you are so right and so wonderful.

Thanks to all of you.

Kisses, Hugs, and many hours of Laughter!

Circe