Holiday Pleaures
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If your path dictates you walk through hell, do it as though you own the place. -unknown
...and here I was thinking this thread was about some raucous holiday party with spillage of, "Oh no she di'int!" tales. 
Many people tend to be kind at this time of year, but it is a shame they are not all year around.
I love the lights so much. Sitting in my living room, with the tree lit up.
Getting together with family and friends. Winter hikes and skating. The baking. Time off school.
I love Christmas choirs, but rarely get out for that.
I'm unavailable for work on all Christmas concert days though. I have that carefully marked on my calendar. LOL
I enjoy the Lovely merchandise put out for the season. I live in a rural area and enjoy the Christmas Markets each town has.
Went to one today and bought some excruciatingly expensive, locally crafted, sweets. Someone else is cooking Christmas dinner, and making me peanut brittle. At least I have a little treat for them.
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Getting together with family and friends. Winter hikes and skating. The baking. Time off school.
I love Christmas choirs, but rarely get out for that.
I'm unavailable for work on all Christmas concert days though. I have that carefully marked on my calendar. LOL
I enjoy the Lovely merchandise put out for the season. I live in a rural area and enjoy the Christmas Markets each town has.
Went to one today and bought some excruciatingly expensive, locally crafted, sweets. Someone else is cooking Christmas dinner, and making me peanut brittle. At least I have a little treat for them.
When a flower doesn’t bloom, you fix the environment in which it grows, not the flower.
Alexander Den Heijer
Alexander Den Heijer
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 12/08/2024 12:03AM by prince.
Oh and I enjoy the things I see teachers do in their classrooms with Elf on the shelf. So fun.
When a flower doesn’t bloom, you fix the environment in which it grows, not the flower.
Alexander Den Heijer
Alexander Den Heijer
Nothing I love more than staring at our tree.. Late this year and the tree trimming party is tomorrow all day long. Tonight, we went to our town's Winterfest in the park. Beautiful tree lighting ceremony, lights, vendors. Didn't wait for Santa as it was freezing.
I so miss the nursery/pre-k, elementary and HS years. My Mom and I loved the classroom and event happenings.
I so miss the nursery/pre-k, elementary and HS years. My Mom and I loved the classroom and event happenings.
@prince wrote:
Oh and I enjoy the things I see teachers do in their classrooms with Elf on the shelf. So fun.
On another note, my employer's Christmas Party is this coming Saturday. Surprisingly, I got a plus one this year. DH and I are ready. I always leave before the craziness begins but can tell you things have calmed down considerably.
The firetrucks are a big thing in my area. At least 5 big trucks all lit up, many volunteers add their personal cars and trucks that are decorated. My kids are grown but they have enjoyed this since they were little.
This year we started doing adult elf on a shelf. Last night the elf went to a strip club. She had a great time. I wish i could post a pic!!
This year we started doing adult elf on a shelf. Last night the elf went to a strip club. She had a great time. I wish i could post a pic!!
I enjoy the peace and happiness this season tends to bring.
Shopping Arkansas, Louisiana, & Mississippi.
@Datagirl wrote:
The firetrucks are a big thing in my area. At least 5 big trucks all lit up, many volunteers add their personal cars and trucks that are decorated. My kids are grown but they have enjoyed this since they were little.
This year we started doing adult elf on a shelf. Last night the elf went to a strip club. She had a great time. I wish i could post a pic!!
I never understood the point of a strip club. Get "wound-up" by a stranger for...?
Isn't that the point of having a partner you know intimately?
Note: Yes, I have been to one on two "pre-wedding" occasions. Still seems awkward.
Often, they are a place that a group of friends can go to...for laughs, you know to embarrass one of the group.
When I worked in my professional career, and there was business travel out of town, and the company made us share one vehicle, even if a large SUV, I was often the only woman in the group....don't get me started about sexism in business....but I had to go along with it, to get the ride back to the hotel. I rolled with it....but then again, they never were involved in anything raunchy...so it wasn't too bad...the only "bad" part was seeing some of my coworkers in a new light...I couldn't unsee that when we got back to the home office, omg.
When I worked in my professional career, and there was business travel out of town, and the company made us share one vehicle, even if a large SUV, I was often the only woman in the group....don't get me started about sexism in business....but I had to go along with it, to get the ride back to the hotel. I rolled with it....but then again, they never were involved in anything raunchy...so it wasn't too bad...the only "bad" part was seeing some of my coworkers in a new light...I couldn't unsee that when we got back to the home office, omg.
I am certain I will have a few chapters to add to my best seller after Saturday. Many times, it's"No, he didn't.". In reality, it's calmed down 1000%from yesteryear.
@maverick1 wrote:
...and here I was thinking this thread was about some raucous holiday party with spillage of, "Oh no she di'int!" tales.
DH and I had a great time at my employer's holiday party. Guess they were making up from the COVID nightmare. There were so many people in attendance. I didn't have to make any small talk or mingle so it was a night out just for us with delicious food and drinks, LOL. Last night was my division's holiday party at a posh steakhouse. Ugly sweater contest if you should so partake but I did not. Secret Santa $30 suggested: Your gift could be funny or practical/useful. I bought a Hallmark Holiday Barbie ornament and a $10 Starbucks Card. She is named Barbara and goes by the name of Barbie in my office as she looks like Barbie too. She loved it. I received a beautiful silk scarf that I love.
DD #1 brought home a semi matching T Shirt for Party Pooper DH. He will stand in the back of the pic, lmao! Enjoy every one!
That's a good compromise @Madetoshop
When a flower doesn’t bloom, you fix the environment in which it grows, not the flower.
Alexander Den Heijer
Alexander Den Heijer
Family outing tomorrow and so excited. DH got us tickets to see the Christmas Spectacular and is taking us out to dinner out at the Capital Grille afterwards.
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