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!
ooooooooooooooooh, I wonder if I am on the "nice" list or the "naughty" list?
ReplyDeleteIn 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.
ReplyDeleteI 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.
ReplyDeleteI 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.
ReplyDeleteI commend you for sending cards.
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