Busy in Blogland

Wow! This week has been a blur. Well, last week too. And probably next week. I accomplished much this week however, most of which I feel good about.

A few projects were completed and sent on their way. The Christmas gift gathering has officially begun. On November 11, I actually saw a Christmas tree in someone's living room! Not decorated yet, but still in the window. Yow. Can we please have Thanksgiving first? I'm all for preparation but.....

I finally gave in and touched up my gray hairs a few days ago. Word of advice - never buy hair coloring at the 99 cents store. I am now sporting (and for some weeks to come) rather red locks - a new and unusual color for me. Not bad, but strange. Must wear Fall colors exclusively until it grows out.

Spent today in Bakersfield (I know, poor me) and will be in San Gabriel tomorrow. Just little 'ol travelin' me. Takin' the train to visit friends and spend the day gabbing, eating and stitching. My arms will probably be sore for a week following this adventure. Looking forward to the days off surrounding turkey day. Not working retail this year will be relaxing.

Gearing up for dad's 90th birthday next month. Much celebrating to do. He is in fine health and spirits. Where, oh, where has this year gone?

Ah, November. Fall is in the Air.

Unbelievable - it's November already. 2008 is almost over. October slid by like a snake, slithering through the grass only to disappear like an apparition. Halloween, expected to be a BIG night since it was on a Friday, passed by disappointingly. Oh, sure, I dressed up and answered the door, handing out mini-coloring books, plastic skeletons and other small toys. The kids were delighted (as were the moms). Only one small boy dressed as a pirate stated "don't you have any candy?" When I said no, he walked away, sorely perturbed.

After a while Jim came in the living room and began making balloon sculptures, which we then handed out at the door. After a few quite confused looks, joy set in as they realized how unique these items were. "Sweet!" declared one teen ghoul, when presented with a huge jester's hat.

After a while we got bored, Jim got tired, and we packed it in for the night. A neighbor down the street had a smoker on the front lawn and was handing out hot dogs! Whatever happened to not taking unwrapped goodies? I didn't hear or see any ads this year for x-raying candy or cautioning kids against taking homemade foods. Guess I could have done krispy-treats after all.

Anyway, we shut down and headed over to mom and dad's for pie and ice cream and a short visit, then back home to settle in. A light-weight evening, to be sure.

Saturday and Sunday were odd for us - no string of appointments or "must-do" projects. Grandson Tiger's soccer game was rained out (complete with thunder and lightening!) which pretty much set the tone for a lazy rest of the day and weekend. A leisurely walk on the pier was the most energy we could muster.

Already working on Christmas projects as well as planning for Turkey Day. Hoping it will rain again tonight to keep the air fresh and clean (and my car!).