The past week as been a whirl wind of activities for me, and I am loving it.
A week ago Saturday the residents in the building had a Secret Santa party. Women bought a $20.00 gift for a woman and men did the same for a man which were all wrapped and placed on tables. We were all given a number, when that number was drawn you chose a gift from the table. However, if someone had picked a gift, opened it and you wanted that gift you could steal it. The person you stole it from had to pick another gift. Gifts that were stolen quite often were the gift cards and wine. Lots of laughs and good fun. After everyone received a gift, a pizza party ended the day. I ended up with a very nice dark blue over the body bag, my secret Santa spent more than $20.00.
Thursday last week, the owner of the apartment building invited all the people living here to a Christmas get-together. A selection of sandwiches and wraps, fruit and cookies, all washed down with glasses of wine. He also gave a small gift to every apartment in the building.
Friday, grocery shopping and then the evening happy hour.
Saturday, a girl friend and I went out for lunch and then went to the cinema to watch Andre Rieu's Christmas concert. We love listening to the music his orchestra plays,
Sunday, out to lunch with the same friend then to the theatre to see "The Sound of Music", it was a good play, however, not one I would have chosen to present as a Christmas play for children to come and see. Home for a light dinner then walked to a church across the street for their "Carols by Candlelight" concert. I am not religious by any stretch for the imagination, however, I do love listening to the carols sung by the choir accompanied by the organ.
Monday, Christmas shopping as I expected the stores to be a little less busy, and I was right so able to get a lot accomplished. Had an appointment for an massage therapy session in the afternoon. During the massage I was asked what I was doing for the rest of the day and replied I was going to the movies. He said, I have a gift card I won't use and he gave it to me. Thank you "S". Had a light dinner, off to the movie, popcorn and a drink. As there was nothing else that appealed to me I chose "Wicked". It was an OK movie, however, if I had realized it was only the first half of the movie, the second part comes out late 2025, I would not have gone to see it.
Tuesday, My ex called and we went to see "Conclave" at the cinema, it was an Ok movie, then we had dinner.
Now, if you don't want to read my moaning and groaning skip this next paragraph.
The ex picked me up in his 57 year old daughters car, he had traded cars with her for the winter as she has trouble locking and unlocking the door due to the ice and snow!!!!!. Your are a grown woman for heavens sake, put on the big girl pants. This car is old, but runs OK but has seen better days, How old is it, not sure but it does not have air bags, so that will give you some idea. The glove box is held shut with a bungy cord, duck tape is covering the locks on the doors. You will remember I had an accident while on vacation, fractured neck, skull etc. etc. I have recovered remarkable well, so riding in this car left me worried. Our winters are cold, snowy and icy, what if we got into an accident, how would I be protected? I wouldn't be. I am too old to go through another session of being injured. I will not be riding in that car ever again. See you in April "D".
Today, Wednesday I am doing some baking, butter tarts and inside out carrot muffins. Do my laundry and tidy up in my sewing room.
It is dull and grey today, just as it has been for the last few days and the forecast is indicating more of the same for the rest of the week,
Our postal strike is now over, the workers have been ordered back to work after walking the picket line for four weeks. Packages and letters having been piling up, they need to be sorted and delivered, so the chances of my Christmas cards being sent to the UK are slim to none. Will send Happy New Year cards instead.
Have a great day.
Cheers
Love your new header, Pat. Very seasonal! That was a busy week but lots of fun I'm sure. I really must get back to going to the cinema. I heard "Conclave" was worth a visit. I haven't sent any Xmas cards this year, will wait until my overseas ones eventually arrive and then send something.
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