Why a blogette? Basically because December has been so busy that I have decided to return to that ancient tradition of doing absolutely everything on Christmas Eve. Ably assisted by Mr Cooper, I hasten to add. Even as I type I can hear him ably getting to grips with the hoover, cleaning those parts of the carpets that have only just been revealed since last year in a frantic early morning tidy-up.
And lately, when not hectically socialising, going to a brilliant wedding, and and enjoying an early Christmas, I have been beavering away at The Greyhound.
This was my little dish-washing corner yesterday at work, full of festive cheer and colour. The flowers and card were from the chefs, and the wonderful pink flamingo from Juliette. It was so lovely both to be given presents, and to have such a decorated windowsill that I think I shall have to continue with that theme next year (the windowsill that is, I don't think I will be given flowers on a weekly basis!) Work was fairly festive too, in the kitchen. But spoiled only by having to do lots of washing up for customers actually enjoying Christmas festivities in the usual way.
Remember the picture of the elderly Christmas tree fairy? Well, today she was placed on top of the tree again, the first time for many years. And to make her feel especially at home, the tree was of the old fashioned variety, full of spindly branches and very sharp needles, but altogether very beautiful.
More so really than the robust blue spruces.
Last week, Mr Cooper wondered why I had written that I would be putting the tree up twice. 'That's simple', I said. 'They always fall over at least once'. 'Not with our new holder!' he cried.
Well, luckily I had decided to put the fairy on last, as when my back was turned, the tree toppled over into me and my head. That's one of the reasons that I know they are so very spiky!
Here is the fairy on top of the tree, posing in front of my decorative christmas curtains, and collection of snow globes, both of which I am sure help her to feel more at home.
What do I want for Christmas? Not a lot really, in the material sense; apart from a health check for my camera, which has started to do some very funny things. I have had to take 2 of this week's photos with my phone, which is handy but nowhere near as good as my now elderly camera. And like most relationships, we have been together for so long I do not want another.
As far as New Years resolutions go, one is get to grips more with technology.
Also to up my swimming times so I am regularly swimming a mile.
I didn't keep last year's resolutions, one of which should have been very easy to achieve. They were to go to Brighton to buy a pair of denim dungarees, and to also enter the London pantomime horse race. Perhaps having more down to earth aims next year will do the trick!
Anyway, I hope your Christmas time will be special for you, and you manage to avoid any falling trees.
Don't over-complicate the New Year with too many resolutions.
Drink plenty of water is always a wise one. When I see you next in January, water will seem a most welcome choice of beverage!
I leave you all with Christmas wishes, beautifully supplied by what Christmas is all about.
This is a tag from a present, which was given to me by someone with a big heart full of love.
Quite a bit of the past year has been hard, but the gains to it have been wonderful.
Try to keep your hearts loving and open, in this sometimes fraught season.
It is a time for giving and also receiving. Sometimes presents, sometimes unwelcome points of view!
Keep those hearts full of love, and your glasses full of good cheer!
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