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...
Since I missed posting an "official" Merry Christmas post this month, I decided to do a combination Merry Christmas/ Happy New Year post instead.
Is it me, or did this holiday season fly by faster than a speeding ticket? And is it me, or do we always say that every year?
Yet, it's true....the holidays do fly by faster and faster each passing year.
I absolutely love this time of year, so I try to savor every second because before you know it, BAM, it's over.
On Christmas day, the weather was absolutely gorgeous here. It was cold, but very sunny with a crystal clear blue sky. I cherish winter, so I spent much of my day outside. After making some coffee and breakfast, I took a shower; put on my black puffy down jacket, baseball cap, and gloves, and went out for a two-hour walk down along the Delaware River Pier (Penn's Landing) and sat by the water. It was simply lovely. Afterwards, I came home and prepared some lunch (a hearty Minestrone soup). I then took another long walk over to the Christmas Village and enjoyed all the holiday decorations. Can you believe that I actually found a Starbucks open on Christmas Day? I stopped in and grabbed a nice hot dark roast before they closed at 2 PM. Later in the day for dinner, I made a fabulous pasta dish and a spinach salad, with a glass of red wine. But before the day was over, I took yet another long walk after eating almost the entire pound of pasta. All in all, I walked a total of 5 hours that day. That night, I slept like a baby.
Is it me, or did this holiday season fly by faster than a speeding ticket? And is it me, or do we always say that every year?
Yet, it's true....the holidays do fly by faster and faster each passing year.
I absolutely love this time of year, so I try to savor every second because before you know it, BAM, it's over.
On Christmas day, the weather was absolutely gorgeous here. It was cold, but very sunny with a crystal clear blue sky. I cherish winter, so I spent much of my day outside. After making some coffee and breakfast, I took a shower; put on my black puffy down jacket, baseball cap, and gloves, and went out for a two-hour walk down along the Delaware River Pier (Penn's Landing) and sat by the water. It was simply lovely. Afterwards, I came home and prepared some lunch (a hearty Minestrone soup). I then took another long walk over to the Christmas Village and enjoyed all the holiday decorations. Can you believe that I actually found a Starbucks open on Christmas Day? I stopped in and grabbed a nice hot dark roast before they closed at 2 PM. Later in the day for dinner, I made a fabulous pasta dish and a spinach salad, with a glass of red wine. But before the day was over, I took yet another long walk after eating almost the entire pound of pasta. All in all, I walked a total of 5 hours that day. That night, I slept like a baby.
It was truly a wonderful Christmas - peaceful, reflective, and very merry!
Each year I like to buy a new Christmas decoration to place around my tiny (15") Christmas tree. This year it was the most ADORABLE little bear (a Bearista) I found at Starbucks. I actually saw it right after Thanksgiving Day in November and instantly knew that I had to have it.
Here it is. Isn't he the cutest thing you ever saw?
So now it's on to New Year's. I'm working the next several days, but have New Year's Day off. I have no plans other than spending New Year's Eve AND New Year's Day indoors because Philadelphia goes CRAZY DRUNK on those two days. I'm going to stay home; watch movies; listen to music; relax; eat; and bring in the New Year quietly.
Each year I like to buy a new Christmas decoration to place around my tiny (15") Christmas tree. This year it was the most ADORABLE little bear (a Bearista) I found at Starbucks. I actually saw it right after Thanksgiving Day in November and instantly knew that I had to have it.
Here it is. Isn't he the cutest thing you ever saw?
And here he is sitting around the tree, amongst all the other decorations.
One of my coworkers who knows my passion for red wine gifted me a bottle of Italian Christmas Red. It was quite GOOD. I drank some of it on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. I love the label!
So now it's on to New Year's. I'm working the next several days, but have New Year's Day off. I have no plans other than spending New Year's Eve AND New Year's Day indoors because Philadelphia goes CRAZY DRUNK on those two days. I'm going to stay home; watch movies; listen to music; relax; eat; and bring in the New Year quietly.
I would like to leave you with one of my favorite inspirational quotes as we move into a new year, reminding us that we are all unique in our own way, contributing that uniqueness and beauty to the world...
Wishing you and your loved ones a Belated Merry Christmas and a Happy 2019 New Year!
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