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Category Archives: Holidays
Close But Not Quite
Fact of that matter is, it might be hard to have a Christmas as good as mine. I hope you and yours find a way to come close. ~Somegosoftly
Tried To Make It
Here’s a way to make your very own, custom designed,
Holiday Party Excuse (Generator).
Loving it.
Somegosoftly is so full of cheer and Christmas this December…
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Christmas Coma
I’ve got two weeks to go and I don’t know if I’m going to make it! We worked out all week and weekend, double time. We went out Friday to a Christmas party with some friends, where we were all in festive costumes and drinking fancy winter drinks. We met some great new people and had a blast.
Saturday we went to MK’s work party, which, while less exciting than everyone hoped, was lovely, and MK finally met people he goes in to work with. During market hours no one talks, so it’s the first time in a month he’s said hello to some of these guys.
We also knocked out a little more shopping after deciding we’re no longer at the college-poor age where we could pretend we didn’t know we were supposed to send gifts, being far away from everyone we’ve milked that maybe 5 extra years already…
And we’re having company! Tons and tons of Christmas, Holiday Bowl, New Year’s company. Just thinking about it is making me lazy. Our place is rivaling it’s post Vegas messiness and we’ve been avoiding it. The invitations to hang out and exploring San Diego are so much more fun.
I’ve actually had a giant head cold, which is the dumbest thing that can happen to you when you live somewhere that’s 65 degrees every day. I thought I conquered it like a week ago but more than likely all the going out didn’t help. I was stuck drinking hot tea at the bar.
How are you at Christmas shopping? I’ve bought myself too many things, I am apparently a giant selfish brat. I just want to make sure I get remembered…MK is forcing me to wrap some workout stuff I got, apparently it was one of his planned gifts for me, he was a little grouchy when I came home with it, even though I let him know it was on sale and really I was just helping him out. Didn’t work.
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Even More Tradition
It seems I forgot some other fun things I’ll be missing this year by not going home. I’m not sure just how long this went on, but one year Dad rewrapped gifts. Like, went to the basement, found toys we didn’t use, wrapped them, and put them under the tree. We three munchkins were young and I don’t think we noticed right away. Hilarious. This tradition then morphed into wrapping random things. Next, was buying something terrible and wrapping it. Dad now annually receives Clam Chowder from Job Lot. Inedible and nasty. We’ve also experienced the wrap-something-so-it’s- not-the-same-shape. I think I gave my brother bubble gum in a giant box.
So, what’s the worst gift you’ve ever gotten for Christmas? I think it’s safe to say I got a fiber optic light up sculpture thing once. At least as far as non readers of somegosoftly go.
Big Fat Liar
I’ll admit it, I kept my MTC post within the boundaries of propriety. The truth is that my favorite holiday tradition is indeed a little thing called “The 12 Bars of Christmas.”
What’s that? A pub crawl. In the olden days some genius invented a drink per bar at many bars in a group. Now most cities host some event like this. Christmas is the best time since there’s that little jingle you can customize with your drink and bar of choice. In Austin, PR brought a group out to a well organized crawl, with costumes and Santas and tons of people. He even took pictures at each place, as evidence of the 12 drinks. And what you look like before, during, and after them. We experienced its joy many times. My favorite was the ‘festive name tag’, where you’d perhaps go by “Evan the Elf” or “Caroling Caroline” or “Hanukkah Hank”.
Click here for a sample, I think we were at this one.
Some day, I want to see the all Santa suits one: click here for that.
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People have fallen in love, fallen in the street, and fallen for great shots annually. So it was music to my ears to hear about and get an invitation to the Pacific Beach Pub Crawl. It ends up being the same day as MK’s Christmas party, so he might need a new date.
In the spirit of giving this season, I invite all you Jager fans to be inspired by this site I found:
Feeling A Little Green
It’s Christmas time! It’s time to buy reindeer and decorate! Jingle Bells and Deck the Halls! Charlie Brown was on last night, awww. In my steps to make the world a nicer place (by not talking about my book) I thought I’d let you know the answer to your burning question:
Is it “greener” to buy a real tree or a fake reusable one?
If you want a tree for the holiday, the experts at Grist and TreeHugger say it’s actually better to buy a cut real Christmas tree than an artificial tree.
Why? In a word, plastics. Fake trees are made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Producing this type of plastic creates a lot of pollution, and PVC is difficult to recycle.
Plus, lead has been found in PVC. According to a report (PDF) in the Journal of Environmental Health, lead levels are higher in older artificial trees. You’ve probably heard about lead in children’s toys, so just imagine the kiddos hanging around lead-tainted branches of your fake Christmas tree. Not a merry scene.
Farmed Christmas trees are ultimately a renewable resource. Growing trees absorb carbon dioxide, and after the holidays, the trees can be recycled into mulch. Check Earth 911 to see where to take your dead tree after the 25th.
What about a live tree? This is often promoted as the ultimate eco-friendly holiday option. Well, it’s not that simple. First, you have to live in the right climate to plant a tree after Christmas. If the ground is frozen outside, you can’t do it.
Also, you must carefully consider how much space you have in your yard to plant trees. Remember, these trees may grow up to 60-feet tall.
So, the most practical solution for earth-friendly folks who celebrate Christmas is to look for a locally grown tree. Ask if the farm uses integrated pest management instead of tons of chemicals. If you can, find a cut-your-own Christmas tree farm. It’s good family fun too.
~via green.yahoo.com
NANO TOTAL: 35023. Can I Do It???
NaBlo Day 28: Check.
P.S.~I updated this post for you, if you hadn’t heard the news.
The Thankful Challenge
This is a list of 100 things I’m thankful for. I randomized them, and tried to keep them really simple – but 100 is a lot, I had to get a little creative. I hope you enjoy, think of some things maybe you forgot, and tell someone you’re thankful for them this holiday. Enough sap, here’s the list:
- My faith.
- My husband.
- My health.
- My parents.
- My grandparents.
- All the rest of my relatives, I have a great family.
- Old friends.
- New friends.
- Sunny weather.
- Live music, especially outdoors.
- My writing.
- Laughter.
- My college degree.
- Freedom.
- Becoming fit.
- Puppies.
- All my vacations, now too many to count!
- All the places I’ve lived.
- My memories.
- My in laws.
- Running water.
- The power of prayer.
- TV on the internet.
- Margaritas.
- Learning how to cook.
- My car.
- Enviga.
- Not working.
- Good radio.
- Soft blankets.
- Fires in the cold.
- Learning to ski.
- Growing up in the 90s.
- mp3s.
- Everything anyone’s ever given or made me.
- Paper and pens.
- Trying new things.
- The ability to forgive and be forgiven.
- Migas and breakfast burritos.
- Sunrises, sunsets.
- Every pair of my shoes.
- Everything I’ve made myself.
- Childhood accomplishments.
- A1. Yes, the steak sauce.
- Learning humility.
- Helping strangers.
- The internet, my blog.
- 1999-2006 in Austin.
- Cameras, pictures.
- Dimmed lighting.
- Hummingbirds.
- My gym membership.
- How good I sound singing in the shower.
- Common sense.
- Holidays.
- Learning from mistakes.
- The NFL.
- France.
- Parties.
- Birthdays.
- Learning patience.
- The Red Sox.
- Calligraphy.
- Romance.
- Sundays.
- Pedicures.
- People with great senses of humor.
- Zombie jokes.
- SXSW.
- Surprises.
- Feeling whole.
- Understanding.
- The ability to grow.
- Crying until I laugh, but only sometimes.
- Knowing when to back down.
- Knowing when to stand firm.
- Knowing I still have a lot to learn.
- Daydreams.
- Being taken care of when I’m sick.
- The invention of Imitrex.
- Chicken Noodle Soup.
- Emerson.
- Surviving high school.
- Thick skin.
- Glitter.
- Poetry.
- Pajamas with feet.
- Hope.
- Massive Attack.
- People who recycle.
- Nalgene bottles.
- Mini skirts.
- Dr. Scholls.
- My wedding album.
- My husband’s work success.
- K cups.
- Experience.
- Parades.
- Volunteers.
- Love!
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Somegosoftly wishes you all a great Thanksgiving. What are you thankful for?
NANO TOTAL: 10439 words.
NaBlo Day 22: Check.
Turkey Talk
Gobble, gobble, gobble…no, not like a turkey, about turkey.
This morning the radio show prank called the Butterball help line right when my little radio alarm went off. I wish I could wake up laughing that hard every morning. “What exactly is a giblet?”
MK and I literally spent 30$ on this embarrassing list: a cooked turkey (like, just the meat), a bag of salad, a can of cranberry, cooked potatoes, pre-made gravy, stuffing, beans, a roll of pastries, two cooked pies, and fat free cool whip.
I would maybe some years ago mind sharing that with you, but I feel like we’re on vacation. It’s going to be just us, and we don’t eat much. Or want to spend all day cooking. It’s supposed to be really nice, and we’re planning a walk on the beach. We might go see a movie, I did it once with friends and thought it was hilarious.
Sure, I miss my family and all the food being made for me and sleeping in front of the TV and, well, that’s all we used to do…but I guess we have to start our own traditions. If the premade turkey is good, MK and I have decided that’s a good tradition. Jayne is having ham, I like that too. Sybotee is on a road trip. Tradition doesn’t have to dictate your good time. So what are your big plans?
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NANO TOTAL: 10162 words. Over a hump!
NaBlo Day 21: Check.
Coming Soon – The Thankful Challenge
What a neat idea. As suggested here, I’m going to make a list of 100 things that I am thankful for and reveal it to you around Thanksgiving. It’s under construction, and not as easy as I thought, even though I have everything in the world to be thankful for. I’m having issues with putting “mom” three times and trying not to brag. And being too silly. Thankful I’m not a turkey?
😉
We are all so blessed and I think this is a fun way to spread the love and happiness this holiday. Stay tuned!
NANO TOTAL: 9900 words.
NaBlo Day 17: Check.
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