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December 25, 2005
merry xmas! 
Merry Christmas to those of you who celebrate it!
So far, this has been my best xmas ever. Friday and xmas eve was spent cleaning and decluttering. I've filled the trash can, filled the back seat of the car (for stuff to go to charity) and filled maybe five bags of paper recycling. And haven't made a dent. But it has been tremendously satisfying.
Yesterday I was just so excited. I don't recall ever being so excited about xmas. But hey! I got some cool things for Sweetie, and for my mom, which I couldn't wait for them to open. And more importantly, I decided that I was going to have a good time. Damn it! And I did.
This is significant, as xmas has always been a hard time for me. It seems to be all about family histronics, and my intense, profound desire/revulsion for more connection. Maybe being consciously aware of what's going on is helping.
Today, we have a dim sum in a few hours, and then Sweetie and I will make a pile of food, and have a couple of close friends over to eat it. I'm excited, I love having people over.
Lots of stuff has been percolating over the last couple days. Good stuff. I'm feeling optimistic!
Posted at December 25, 2005
Comments
Merry Christmas, VJ! Nothing like a little family histrionics to liven up the holidays. Is there any wonder that Tracy at Durtee Martini calls family "The F Word". :)
Posted by: Jon in Michigan at December 26, 2005 9:50 AM
Glad to hear you are feeling better! :-)
Posted by: neca at December 27, 2005 5:39 AM
Happy holidays Vicki! Glad you enjoyed your Christmas.
Posted by: Fran at December 27, 2005 12:54 PM