Goodbye 2009
Jan 5, 2010 Family Moments
OK, I know it January 5. I probably should be thinking about the new year. Yet I can’t help myself from remembering the lazy days of my Christmas vacation. From December 24 – January 3, my life was free from the corporate job. Of course it always takes a few days to really unwind. Then I’m in a relaxed state where I’m impressed with myself if I take a shower and leave the house. Good thing, this time is finite. I’d turn into a hermit in no time.
While I was relaxing and enjoying my time away from work, I did entertain myself with some of my favorite activities.
Family: My siblings that live out of town made the grand journey to Salt Lake City. I especially appreciate my sister’s effort. Flying from Detroit to SLC in December is no small. Every year the trip turns into a grand adventure. The kids now expect some mishap and wait to see how Delta will make it all right. While the family was here, I spend my time playing, shopping, and eating with them. And I can’t forget the piñata. It’s our token nod to our paternal heritage. As I write, it sounds rather mundane. Really, it’s the best. I miss them. (sigh)
Movies: Family tradition dictates that we see a on movie on Christmas afternoon. Really, we don’t have the energy to do much else. This year’s flick was Avatar. Technically, it was a beautiful movie with a very predictable script. But what did I expect from James Cameron? Then in my lazy moments I managed to see a few more movies on DVD: Julie and Julia, Up, Northanger Abby, Star Trek, and District Nine. I’m sure I missed a few. I have the habit of letting movies run on my computer while I sew. Now I remember some more: A Good Shepherd and Coraline. How could I forget Coraline?
Sewing: Yes I sewed. How could I not? I don’t have my pictures ready to share. But in a few days, I’ll show a new ironing board cover (Yes, I know. Exciting.), hot pads, and a quilt in the works. I even scored some fabric on clearance for $2.50/yard, which rarely works out for me.
Reading: I finished my book club book, The Help, early. Instead of starting a new book, I decided to finish a book I started two years ago, Les Miserables. Yes you got that right. I started the book two years ago when Ross gave me a copy for Christmas. I’ve been stuck on page 700 for over six months. Now, I’m on page 1050 or close to. With a bit of effort I’ll be done in a couple of weeks. The plot started to move again. So I’m hopeful.
Playing: For Christmas I got an iPhone. This is the gift that keeps on giving as it entertains me whenever and where ever I’m bored. Plus, I keep on discovering new apps and new features on the phone. I have to say the ability to easily mute a call it makes the phone worth it. Actually there are a lot of features that make it worth it. So far my favorite apps are Tap Farm, Facebook, Flickr, and Solitaire. Now I just need to find a good calorie counter app, a to-do app, and a grocery list app. They’re all there. I just have to pick one. Oh, the paradox of choice.
I did have a few really productive moments. It took two days, but my kitchen was beautiful. I should have taken a picture, because it will be a while before I see it like that again. Also I got a haircut, which was way over due.
Now, I’ll remembering all my projects that were pushed aside for the Christmas bustle. Must get to work!
