This is not because I didn't have the cards, or the stamps, or the return address labels, or the list of recipients. I've had all that stuff for at least 3 weeks. For some reason I just haven't spread everything out on the table and gotten busy, until yesterday.
I put Marvin & Walter in their crates as if I were going to work, put the 'Soundscapes' music channel on softly so they wouldn't hear me in the other room, poured myself a cup of Dunkin Donuts Pumpkin Spice coffee, and got to it.
Rather than rotating through my Christmas CDs like usual, this time I went to Pandora on my iPhone, typed in Pentatonix Holiday and listened to that station via a bluetooth Sony speaker. It worked great and I didn't have to stop what I was doing to change the CDs.
I got 76 cards written, hand-addressed, sealed, stamped, and into the mail, leaving me just 43 more to finish the job. I actually paired down my list by 4 this year.
While this may sound like a chore, I actually like doing it. I love to send brightly-colored cards, often times with glitter, that add beauty to the holiday season.
After dropping off the cards at the post office I got my hair cut, and then Spouse & I got dressed for my company's Christmas party. It was held in a restaurant that was closed to the public. The food was good, there was an open bar, a band, and everyone had a nice time.
I brought Spouse home, changed my clothes, and went to the Blue Moon for karaoke. Normally I wouldn't go to a Christmas party and sing karaoke the same night, but I love singing Christmas songs at karaoke and there are only a few opportunities to do that between Thanksgiving and Christmas, which is the acceptable time to sing Christmas songs. Since the company Christmas party was only a few blocks from the Blue Moon, about a dozen of my colleagues from work came to karaoke after the company party ended and got to hear me sing "Merry Christmas, Darling". Karen Carpenter-style, of course. It was a lot of fun!
5 comments:
ooooooooooooooooh, I wonder if I am on the "nice" list or the "naughty" list?
In a world of Facebook, Instagram, texts and tweets, it's nice to see you sending actual cards. Good for you! I'm sure your greetings put a smile on all your recipients' faces.
I take it the Spouse doesnt like karaoke? I dont mind listening to it, however I have zero interest in singing...in front of others....nope not gonna happen.
I too have alot of cards to send, and it seems every year gets harder to find the time to do it in a relaxing manner. This year though, I only send cards to people I don't get to see on a regular basis. And in the past I have framed cards I received to add a nice memory of that person during the holidays.
I commend you for sending cards.
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