My inspiration for this post came from my dear, longtime blogging friend, Debbie @ Musings by an ND Domer's Mom, who is not only a gifted...
Please don’t feel sad when I tell you how I spent my Christmas day, because if you’ve ever worked in retail during the holiday season surrounded by mobs of people, and experienced the sensory overload of bright lights, constant Christmas music, screaming children, and non-stop talking to customers, you might just understand my need to spend Christmas day totally ALONE and QUIET.
Actually, I had a lovely Christmas day because it was so nice to not have to be anywhere at a specific time. And even though friends offered that I spend the day with them, the last thing I wanted to do was be around MORE people. So, I declined.
I slept in, had a leisurely breakfast while watching the movie “White Christmas”, opened a few Christmas gifts, and then spoke to my mother and brother in Florida on the phone.
Oh yeah, and I also did two loads of laundry because I literally had NO clean clothes to wear. And thank god no other tenants were in the laundry room that day because I had to do my laundry NAKED, except for the big red ribbon and a piece of holly I tied around my manhood.
It gave a whole new meaning to the song, “Jingle Bells.”
Later that night, I had a nice quiet dinner and then spoke to my dear friend, Diana, in Florida on the phone.
It was so glorious to finally have a day to myself, when I could just chill out, relax, and just BE.
To me, Christmas is a state of heart, therefore I can experience the spirit of Christmas whether alone or spending it with others.
Since my immediate family lives in another State, we don't have the chance to get together with one another, therefore we celebrate Christmas in our own way. But yet, together in spirit.
This year, I received some really thoughtful gifts from family, friends, and people I work with.
Here are a few….
My brother, Tom, sent me this book on Lucille Ball because he knows how much I ADORED her.
The book is a documentation of Lucille Ball’s long-spanning career which includes: stories, photos, and replicated memorabilia. It’s such a freakin’ COOL book. Thanks, bro!
Here are some bottles of wine I received from people that I work with because they know how much I love the taste of red wine. My favorites are Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir. But I also enjoy a hearty Shiraz. Two of these bottles were given to me by my buddy, Frankie. Thanks, Frankie!
My friend, Diana, sent me a FABULOUS body care kit from Kiehl’s because she knows what a beauty product junkie I am. Thanks, Diana!
Here are a two Starbucks gift cards I received from people I work with. I also received one (which I already used) a few weeks ago from my blogging friend over at My Friends With Benefits. Thanks, girl! You have no idea how much that gift card helped to keep me AWAKE during these past two weeks at work.
The only thing I’m not happy about when it comes to this Christmas was that I asked Santa (once again) for a Barbie doll. And considering how NICE I’ve been this year and not NAUGHTY, you would think he would have given me my one GREAT Christmas gift wish.
Therefore, I’ve decided to give Santa a subtle hint for next year….
I feel pretty….oh, so pretty….I feel pretty, and witty, and GAY.
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