Time flies. Seriously. I've been working 11-hour work days the past two weeks, and only have basically Sundays to myself. Well, I am finally on somewhat a mini vacation (although it's just Thursday through Monday). Being on salary sucks... I want my OT please! Ha. Yeah well, I am still blessed.
Christmas time was fun. I say "time" because it was a series of events. The work Christmas dinner was pretty fun, especially with our only guy riding on some mechanical bull that they pulled out of who knows where. It was his first time. We had an after-Christmas-dinner dinner the following week, where everyone's boiling seafood cherries went bye-bye (only two of us had gone before). It was a success. I love my coworkers, mainly because I see them more than anybody else in my life right now.
The friends and family annual Christmas party was hosted at my brother's house this year, with me as the event coordinator. Haha! We somehow decided to call ourselves "Madlang People" this year though I don't even know what "madlang" means. That's not the important part though. What was important was that we were all together once again, laughing about old memories while creating new ones. We played games, ate lots of food, drank lots of wine and coffee. I received an Amazon.com gift card from my Secret Santa, which I was deeee-lighted about! I'm saving for another camera, in case anyone else wants to chip in. ;) Ohh Leica, please be mine already! I also received other gift cards, a Citrus and Herbs package, dessert for my tummy, and blankets (I love soft, fluffy blankets). SO THANKFUL! We all stayed around until past 3am, which was the latest it's been in years with everyone having infants in tow. Great friends and family, delicious food, and Moscato -- sounds fantastic right? It was.
Then, there was another dinner for the bf's side of friends and family. It was great while it lasted, but having to wait two hours for the party host/ess already killed the mood. Plus, the new limited released Jordan 11s were far more important. Ok, so I can kind of understand, but really? In the end, I got some books, the bf got a pair of shoes, and wasted a lot of money because all but two others didn't care to chip in for tax and tip. Our server was awesome though! :) Thanks, guy.
At home, we open gifts at midnight on Christmas eve in transition to Christmas day. My family and friends truly know me well as I opened and received watches, perfume, a Keurig brewer, more blankets, and cash! *happy dance* :) I am also very glad that my friends and family liked what they received from me this year. My niece, especially, was very thankful for her package. When she unwrapped her present and saw a box, "Yes! A box!" LOL. She knew there were multiple gifts inside. That spoiled little brat; I love her.
Above all the gifts though, I am very thankful I got to spend this Holiday season with my family and dearest friends -- that we are all healthy and thriving. :)
Today, I spent my day running around. I visited my old manager because I know he can calm me down with his rock star energy. Later on this afternoon, Mike and I will be taking my niece and his nephew to Six Flags for some good times at the park. Pay it forward, right? :)
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