The Holidays are Here

The holidays are here. I know the holidays pretty much started at Thanksgiving, but I'm finally feeling it now. My mom is finally here and it makes the holidays seem like they're actually around us. to have family close and to feel like a kid again. I lie here and I feel like I don't have a worry in the world. Or at least I don't have a worry that can't be fixed by a hug and a kiss from my mom. And that feeling is irreplaceable.

Last night also helped bring the holidays a lot closer to home. I hosted a Christmas party for my closest girlfriends from college and I have to say that it was much needed. I don't think that we had all been in the same room in I can't even remember how long. We sat and talked for hours. Catching up on all the little nonsensical things in our lives as well as all the important parts. Of course drinks were involved...champagne and cranberry juice (Nicole's creation!), and of course a 5-star meal....haha ok maybe not five star but pretty damn close! (I cooked it haha). We had turkey and mashed potatoes and stuffing...almost like thanksgiving but not. And i have to say that i did a pretty damn good job at the food. All homemade :-)

So needless to say last night was a huge success. and a much needed healing time. We definitely need to make it a recurring thing so that we don't all get so far out of touch.

After a fairly late night I got an early morning wake up call from Joe. And I have to say his phone calls have become the favorite part of my day. They leave me with the biggest smile on my face and nothing but happy thoughts. And every phone call brings him closer to SD which makes me even happier!!

Well I need to get to sleep. Tomorrow is a big day. Its date day with my mom :-)
Shopping, Lunch, Movies, and much more. Gotta love Sunday which involve no actual responsibilities. Oh and the thought that Monday isn't going to bring a whirlwind week of work. Well here's hoping to that. Because I've rolled off my 9/30 client and am now hoping for a few weeks of relatively normal hours to regain some sanity.....

nite nite

In time for Christmas

So in honor of the holiday season I have finally put up some Christmas songs on my blog.

And I've also finally started decorating my apartment!!!! :-)

It makes me so happy to see Christmas all around me. All i need now is my christmas tree and a few more christmas decorations. And then i'll be set.

I'm sitting here with my Christmas music blaring as I hang the decorations, and have my fireplace glowing in the background. And the fact that I'm up at 11:30 at night decorating is the best part. This is what staying up late should be about. Enjoying the time of year. Not working yourself to death. So here's to the holidays.

Enjoy the music and treasure the time you have with your friends and family.

I know I will be! My mom gets in tomorrow and is here through the holidays!!!! :-)
So excited to have my family all around me during this amazing time of year. Its my favorite thing!!

Another Week Starts

Here I am postponing getting ready for work because that means another week has started. And I'm not ready for it. Although the weekend provided some much needed fun and excitement....it did not provide adequate relaxation time. Time for me to just sit back, relax and actually gain some much needed rest. Time that is much needed these days. The time that would make me feel prepped to face another week.

Supposedly this week is going to be more laid back than last week. We're supposed to be wrapping up on a client and so the work is pretty much done. We're just wrapping up some final paperwork which needs to be done, but hopefully that will require our minimum hours...which I still believe is 50 for the week :-(

but I've probably already jinxed it all by actually believing that its going to be a slow week. Because it being a slow week would mean I'd actually be able to do my other job and show up to dance practice during the week. Which, btw we have another choreographer coming on Thursday and he is amazing! Jaffar...he is Tessie's fiance (tessie was who we had in about a week ago). So I'm absolutely stoked for that, but hopefully I'll be able to make it.

So here is to the start of another week. One I'm not prepared for, but that will hopefully bring some kind of detoxification to my nervous system as I don't think my body can handle much more stress. It needs the next 4 weeks off from a busy client so that I can be somewhat prepared for the start of busy season which is looming over my head.

No more stalling now....back to work