*groan*
Sorry about the title of this post... I couldn't help myself!
Thanksgiving was freakin' awesome!! And I'm not exaggerating. It was so cool. My father and sister-in-law came up here, with my little brother in tow. My husband's business partner, Sam, came over and brought his little family and his mother and sister-in-law. There were 9 grown-ups and one 1 year old. We watched football (boring blow-outs) and talked and prepped and cooked and ate (food was good!) and then... we played Apples to Apples. Any day that has Apples to Apples in it is a good day to me.
My mom and her boyfriend, Joe, showed up around 9pm on Thursday. Joe and Gabe set up the hot tub on Friday. We had to let it heat up, but Saturday morning, I didn't work so we woke up and got in. Every one was had left by then and we just soaked and relaxed. We got in it again last night, there are so many stars visible around here! It's so different than where I used to live, with only the brightest stars shining through the light pollution.
The cool thing is that my sister-in-law really liked it up here, and I think we're going to have family here again at Christmas time. I'm very excited for that. I'm just excited for the holidays in general! My only complaint is that I can't get down to Disneyland!! Obviously, I have quality problems...
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Remember How I Said...
... that my family was coming and that it was all very exciting?
Well. It's been way more exciting than I've bargained for because everything has been mostly up in the air. Maybe they're coming, maybe they're not. Well, this day, no wait this day. AHHHHHH!!! Now maybe you thrive in this type of environment, but me, Miss Type-A-Plans-Christmas-in-June is having a little bit of a rough time with this whole thing. I'm not suffering by any stretch of the imagination... but for some one who likes to know in advance, all this... fluidity... can be a bit stress inducing.
So I'm hanging loose. I bought a 17 pound turkey today. I hope that is enough for however many people are going to be here. I got all the fixins. Gabe will cook the bird, and we'll probably split the rest down the middle somewhere.
If I were you, I'd avoid grocery stores, Target, Trader Joe's. And my condolences if you try to step a foot into Costco. It's only going to get worse, and I feel very, very sorry for y'all who live in SoCal. BUT! We can be grateful if there is any money to spend at all, right?
Oh BTW it's RAINING!! Beautiful pitter-pattering on my rooftop, authentic California rain. It makes me want to cozy up and have a fire.
To all my friends in family in Burbank and further, I am thinking of you this week of thankfulness. I miss you and wish we could all be together. Good luck and many blessings on this most grateful of holidays.
Well. It's been way more exciting than I've bargained for because everything has been mostly up in the air. Maybe they're coming, maybe they're not. Well, this day, no wait this day. AHHHHHH!!! Now maybe you thrive in this type of environment, but me, Miss Type-A-Plans-Christmas-in-June is having a little bit of a rough time with this whole thing. I'm not suffering by any stretch of the imagination... but for some one who likes to know in advance, all this... fluidity... can be a bit stress inducing.
So I'm hanging loose. I bought a 17 pound turkey today. I hope that is enough for however many people are going to be here. I got all the fixins. Gabe will cook the bird, and we'll probably split the rest down the middle somewhere.
If I were you, I'd avoid grocery stores, Target, Trader Joe's. And my condolences if you try to step a foot into Costco. It's only going to get worse, and I feel very, very sorry for y'all who live in SoCal. BUT! We can be grateful if there is any money to spend at all, right?
Oh BTW it's RAINING!! Beautiful pitter-pattering on my rooftop, authentic California rain. It makes me want to cozy up and have a fire.
To all my friends in family in Burbank and further, I am thinking of you this week of thankfulness. I miss you and wish we could all be together. Good luck and many blessings on this most grateful of holidays.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Saint Gabriel
I made plans last month for my aunt and cousin to visit us this weekend. The weekend before Thanksgiving- we are going to make special Greek cookies that my aunt Teddi has made forever around the holidays. So that's two.
Gabe and I got a spa the other day and need it hooked up. I think I mentioned that my mom's boyfriend was going to come up and get electrifying on it's behind. Well, he didn't get back from New Jersey til yesterday. So he wanted to go home for a little while before he took the trip up here. Well, somewhere in all this my mother decided she wanted to come with.
They should be up here in the next few days. Possibly arriving the exact same moment as my cousin and aunt. Who knows, as all the details haven't been completely ironed out yet. So now we're up to four.
But wait! There's more!
My godmothers have decided that they'd like to tag along with my mom when she comes up. And their little dog too. No, I am not kidding. That makes six, not including Princess the pooch, due to arrive sometime this weekend.
Then when they're all gone, the party's just begun. For then, Thanksgiving will be upon us, with more family descending upon us for the weekend. Beyond all that, my friend is coming up the Tuesday after Thanksgiving on her winter break.
To me, this is like a party dream come true. I love my family and spent many years apart from them. So to see them in the comfort of my own home and extend my hospitality to them helps to make amends in our relationships. Plus they're so fun to me! And I have been hoping to see this particular friend make it up here for a while now.
I would be totally fine with it, if the tables were turned. But I live to host and have houseguests. I can't really expect Gabe to be all thrilled, but he's totally cool with everything, including my family all deciding to pile in at once. Maybe it's just a stereotype, but I expected him to be way less okay. Yay, husband!
Gabe and I got a spa the other day and need it hooked up. I think I mentioned that my mom's boyfriend was going to come up and get electrifying on it's behind. Well, he didn't get back from New Jersey til yesterday. So he wanted to go home for a little while before he took the trip up here. Well, somewhere in all this my mother decided she wanted to come with.
They should be up here in the next few days. Possibly arriving the exact same moment as my cousin and aunt. Who knows, as all the details haven't been completely ironed out yet. So now we're up to four.
But wait! There's more!
My godmothers have decided that they'd like to tag along with my mom when she comes up. And their little dog too. No, I am not kidding. That makes six, not including Princess the pooch, due to arrive sometime this weekend.
Then when they're all gone, the party's just begun. For then, Thanksgiving will be upon us, with more family descending upon us for the weekend. Beyond all that, my friend is coming up the Tuesday after Thanksgiving on her winter break.
To me, this is like a party dream come true. I love my family and spent many years apart from them. So to see them in the comfort of my own home and extend my hospitality to them helps to make amends in our relationships. Plus they're so fun to me! And I have been hoping to see this particular friend make it up here for a while now.
I would be totally fine with it, if the tables were turned. But I live to host and have houseguests. I can't really expect Gabe to be all thrilled, but he's totally cool with everything, including my family all deciding to pile in at once. Maybe it's just a stereotype, but I expected him to be way less okay. Yay, husband!
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Frustrated
I am a little frustrated that my plans to go to Disneyland have been foiled. It's not the end of the world, of course. But I was looking forward to seeing the lovely Kate and even possibly my new friend Giddy. The positive is that the reason I am not going is because I am going to practice being a learning coach. On a real live person.
I'm excited yet nervous. I was supposed to start training some one a week ago, but the dude called the day before he was supposed to start and told my boss he wasn't taking the job. So I figure that was my reprieve. Now, it's time for me to start using my "bossy skills." We'll see how it goes...
My mom is coming in a few days, with her boyfriend. He's going to hook up our new (used) hot tub! Holy cow... my poor aching feet and legs can't wait! I'm excited to see my mom but at the same time it means she's not coming for Thanksgiving which makes me kinda sad. However, my brother is coming and so is my father- and sister-in-law, with her boyfriend. So the house should be pleasantly full any way.
I am looking forward to the holidays, especially now that I work retail! It was always really sad and pathetic trying to decorate where I used to work because it was way too large. So there'd be like a tree and a ribbon. And the same 3 Christmas songs on the radio. LAME!
Anyways! Thank God that's over.
What's your Turkey Day looking like this year?
I'm excited yet nervous. I was supposed to start training some one a week ago, but the dude called the day before he was supposed to start and told my boss he wasn't taking the job. So I figure that was my reprieve. Now, it's time for me to start using my "bossy skills." We'll see how it goes...
My mom is coming in a few days, with her boyfriend. He's going to hook up our new (used) hot tub! Holy cow... my poor aching feet and legs can't wait! I'm excited to see my mom but at the same time it means she's not coming for Thanksgiving which makes me kinda sad. However, my brother is coming and so is my father- and sister-in-law, with her boyfriend. So the house should be pleasantly full any way.
I am looking forward to the holidays, especially now that I work retail! It was always really sad and pathetic trying to decorate where I used to work because it was way too large. So there'd be like a tree and a ribbon. And the same 3 Christmas songs on the radio. LAME!
Anyways! Thank God that's over.
What's your Turkey Day looking like this year?
Friday, November 7, 2008
Something to Say
Monday's party went great! Lots of ladies showed up and a good time was had by all. At least that's what they say... I had a good time, at least. Those ladies love each other so much and seem to have decided that I am one of them, FINALLY!
Jennie was up and she was a blast. I felt like I barely had any time to hang out with her before it was time for her to get on the road. We had the party on Monday and went shopping on Tuesday in downtown SLO then later did the hot springs in Paso. We watched a movie (Dawn of the Dead 2004) on Wednesday night. Then it was time for her to go. Oh well, she'll be back. Soon!
My cousin is due to arrive in a few days with her precious baby daughter, who was Tinker Bell for Halloween. LOOK:
Jennie was up and she was a blast. I felt like I barely had any time to hang out with her before it was time for her to get on the road. We had the party on Monday and went shopping on Tuesday in downtown SLO then later did the hot springs in Paso. We watched a movie (Dawn of the Dead 2004) on Wednesday night. Then it was time for her to go. Oh well, she'll be back. Soon!
My cousin is due to arrive in a few days with her precious baby daughter, who was Tinker Bell for Halloween. LOOK:
That's pretty darn cute. I would totally rock those tights if they came in my size!
Monday I start training a new barista and I'm excited but nervous. I was hoping to get some time off on Monday or Tuesday but I pretty much can't since I'm going to be working with some one. So my cousin will have to fend for herself for the mornings she is here. I'll make up for it in the afternoon, Kim. I promise.
Not that I want to get in any way political in this forum (or any other! Like you give a shit what I think about politics) but I will say I'm excited for the change of president to come already! I can't imagine becoming president-elect and then having to wait 3 or 4 months to start. It's like getting told you're going to get the best Christmas present ever while being eaten by a monster... but first you have to wait. How glorious and terrifying.
Have I told you I LOVE the library system up here? I figured out that I have saved a bazillion dollars on new books, using the Black Gold Library System's free transfer of books between libraries. The whole SLO and SB counties are in on it, and I can rent a book from any library in those 2 counties and they will deliver it to my library down the street. A BAZILLION DOLLARS! I swear.
So that's my something to say. I felt like I had a lot going on and wanted you to know about it. Now you do and I can finally walk away from my computer without that uneasy blogless feeling.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
