It's Beginning to Look Alot Like Christmas...

Okay, so I'm a little confused this year. I have my decorations up, all my presents wrapped, my Christmas menus all planned... it's only December 7! That's okay. I'm just so stress-free this year that I guess I feel more like doing things. Here is a photo of the afore-mentioned tree. It looks a little rougher today than it did a few days ago when this photo was taken. Totoro likes to climb and chew on the branches.


In more news - I won't know about my job until next week because they have to present it to their board and the board has to approve it. Gabe (my job broker) told me that they really liked me. Then he asked me some weird questions about how I handle conflict. I told him that I usually try to be diplomatic, but if it's too bad, I remove myself from the situation and then go back and talk to that person. He said it wasn't because there are alot of "hotheads" there, but he said "You just were so sweet sitting there in your sweater and you were so nice..." Hmmm, he don't know me vewy well, do he? I told him I had been working for a LOOONG time and have had many opportunities to hone my conflict-resolution skills. I don't take crap and I'm diplomatic. Skills I learned at MICA, thanks to my friend and former boss Dave. I appreciated Gabe's concern, but he's probably 26 or 28 and never had any conflicts at work before. In any case, the job probably won't start until January which is fine with me! I have the rest of December to kick it and celebrate with family and friends!

On the home front, Totoro has developed a new strategy regarding the food dish. She puts her toys inside the food dish so the other kitties won't eat too much of her food. It's interesting but annoying to the other kitties.

Anita and I went to our grand-niece Katie's Christmas concert Tuesday night at BCLUW. It was delightful! It's been a long time since I had been to a school concert. The kids were great and the music directors were so proud of them! I had a great time and Katie was SO CUTE in here velvet jacket! She plays trumpet in the band and is in the choir. She reminds me so much of Wendy when she was little (GAWD, I'm OLD!)





Isn't she the cutest thing?



So in conclusion, I hope all your days are merry and bright and all your Christmases are white. Have a Happy!