Yes, it is official. I am on Christmas Break.
I've never, in all my years of working, taken two weeks off. Even in HS, I always worked during Christmas Break, so this will be the first Christmas Break I've had since, well, I'm thinking 9th grade or so? Seriously, can it be that long?
As I lie here in the bed, listening to Caesar snore (yes, my kitty snores), I'm thinking of all the things I'm thankful for this holiday season.
I'm thankful for these two weeks off, so I can visit friends and family without worry and concern about what I'm missing at work. The answer is: nothing. I am missing nothing at work. This is a slice of heaven.
I'm thankful for the funds I saved to go back home and enjoy myself. I'm not wealthy by any means but I have enough to go and enjoy my stay.
I'm thankful for my family and friends -- I'm so richly blessed with some of the coolest people around.
I'm thankful for the Christmas bonus I received from work. In these times of economic hardship, I'm thankful that my employer is frugal enough to ensure my holidays are blessed with this economic good fortune.
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This weekend was wonderful. It wasn't anything like I'd planned earlier in the week, when I still believed that Rugby and I would be spending the weekend together. It ended up better though ... because:
I was able to spend quality time with Mary, Lee and kiddos, not to mention Mary's parents.
I found the PERFECT patio furniture on clearance at Target and bought it, assembled it and napped on it with the kittens yesterday afternoon.
I finished quite a few errands, which was a huge relief.
I was able to give a four year old and nine year old huge BIG fun at the dollar store -- and enjoyed every minute of it.
I used my down comforter on the bed last night and was happy, cozy and warm ... with aforementioned snoring kittens surrounding me.
Life is good.
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