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So I'm back in the office in Chicago. I've really missed most of these people! It's nice to work with people again, people I know and love and miss terribly. My main goal today is to take the crap off my old laptop and put it on "Speedy", my new work laptop. There's a lot of crap to move, so it should take all day. And really, it's the only work I feel like doing, though all of my expenses (I'm behind about 3 months) are due tomorrow.
Then again, it doesn't help that the whole lot of us went to Rock Bottom for lunch today. A lot of people are on vacation for the holidays, so a bunch of us that are left over went to lunch, leaving about 3 people left at the office. It was nice to go to lunch and talk and laugh and drink and laugh. A couple ex-coworkers came, too, and it was great to see them. I'm so happy that we haven't lost touch with them, even though we've gone our seperate ways.
So anyway, I've had a bit to drink, which is what often happens at these lunch soirees. My tolerance is definitely lower than it used to be! But that's ok, I had a good time with good friends. Tonight I have to do some mad Christmas shopping. I haven't done any and I'm way behind!
But to tell the truth, I don't really feel much of the Christmas spirit. It's sad, because it's one of my favorite holidays, but it's just not the same. Everyone told me that it's going to be hard, and it is. We have a tree up, but haven't bothered to turn on the lights. The only presents under our Christmas tree are from Dan. We really don't want to do anything for Christmas. I just want it to pass. :( When I hear Christmas songs on the radio, I change the channel, and I have to keep moving and doing things just so I don't sit here and dwell on how hard it's going to be on my whole family this Christmastime.
*sigh*
Posted by Yano at December 23, 2003 12:30 PMawww... i'm sorry you're sad kisstine. but don't worry... we'll all be together again tomorrow and maybe that'll make you feel a little better.
Posted by: bumblebootie on December 23, 2003 12:52 PMc'mon Christine! just keep swimming! just keep swimming! *hugs*
Posted by: kathy on December 23, 2003 02:28 PMIt won't be the same, but someday you'll be able to enjoy it again. I know it's hard to imagine right now, but you will.
*BIG HUG*
Posted by: Denise on December 23, 2003 03:52 PMChristmas time can be a hard time for me too Christine, but I promise it will get better. After this first one the next one will be easier, then the one after that will be even more easier. Hang in there.
SUPER GIANT HUG!! (Did I squish you yet?) :)
Posted by: Pridey on December 23, 2003 04:29 PMActually, yeah, the lights are on... there's a timer...
Posted by: Claudine on December 23, 2003 11:06 PMLike Kathy said..just keep swimming hon. We'll give ya a floatie if ya need it!
Thank you for the Xmas card dear. Right back at ya!
*hugs*
