I realize this blog is a way to post little moments for older me to look back and remember. And yet I have these huge gaps where it seems I haven’t done anything. In truth it’s the opposite and I don’t get around to posting about it. So here goes - so much to say so am limiting myself to bullets:
- Christmas at work: my group ended up doing Cookie Day. It’s like a Christmas coolie swap but instead, over two weeks, we each had a day (M, W or F) and brought in cookies. It was super delicious and made Tuesday and Thursdays harder since they were cookieless.
- Christmas in Vermont: quiet little pre-holiday the week before Christmas. Nick and I went up north and it was just the four of us. No snow, as it’s been strangely warm weather. Made my traditional sticky buns and we went to church on Sunday since we weren’t attending Christmas services this year. Made it seem like we were celebrating winter solstice more than jolly old St. Nick.
- Christmas in Ohio: after Vermont, Nick and I fly to moms. First Christmas gift was receiving free flight vouchers since we got bumped for our flight for a later one same day. Cousin Catherine and Tyler joined us and we had a larger celebration of holiday festivities that included everything from scoring a free Christmas tree the eve of Christmas eve to trying out many new recipes for meals to making the traditional sticky buns - round two.
- Christmas in Boston: more like a recuperation from all the festivities. I worked some the week before new years. Nice and quiet and cranked on projects. Cece dropped Cameron off at my place Thursday morning and I took him to the Science Museum Thursday morning - half the time was spent getting there on public transportation which I suspect was the most fun for the little fellow. I loved that he and his sister had a blast at my place at the beginning of the day. As they were walking up the walkway they were both super excited to see me - how can you not love them. Maggie insisted on me picking her up and her showing me her boo-boo. They are such little gems (didn’t hurt they were at the beginning of the day - well rested and fed).
- New Years Knitting: I get that itch periodically to go through my projects and try starting some news ones. I’m starting to notice it happens at the beginning of the year. I’ve “completed” all my sweater projects. There are three that are ready to be sewn up and blocked. And two that need to be ripped back and modified. So technically none on the needles right now. I finished my hat and am looking at scarves. Strangely I was looking at socks too although I have three 1st socks on needles. I was good and only cast-on one new pair. I finally put away everything the other day with the goal of truly finishing most of the sweaters before casting on any more and getting at least two pairs of socks done before casting on any more in that category. But giving myself a free-pass to start a scarf. I have a feeling the scarf will be my procrastination tool.
- New Year’s Resolution: I’ve put finances on the top of the list. I’ve already gotten my credit reports and am scheduling a call to talk with some financial advisors. I’ve always been fairly responsible with my finances but want to have that secure feeling that I’ve explored all the options and am doing what’s best for me at this moment. I hate to be a passive investor.
- New Years Reunions: Last weekend, went out to dinner to The Gallows in the south end to celebrate my friend Dave’s birthday. He and Maggie (old highschool friend) came down from Maine and we were joined by another David for a night of foodie exploration. The Gallows had these boards with great pates and boar’s sausage. I had the goose confit which was a bit too salty for my liking but the venison and flank steak were heaven. The next day we had a nice reunion with an old teacher from middle school - Mr. Weisman. I hadn’t seen him since…. well, middle school when I had him for wood shop. It was strange talking with him because his distinctive voice just kept bringing me back several decades to my childhood. It was great to catch up and the bunch of us from highschool spent the afternoon reminiscing about the old days. Great afternoon and so good to enjoy the company of old friends. And the great news, I think I know where this year’s vacation might be for me. They have a place on P.E.I where they spend their summer and a generous open door policy. I’ve always wanted to visit so am hoping this works out. How beautiful would that be?!
And that, in a nut-shell, is my last 4 weeks minus a lot of stuff I’ve already forgotten about. I really need to get a new camera.
