Happy "Twixmas"

[debris4spike]

It's not a phrase I usually use, but as  have yet again been poor at keeping up to date, then it's something I can wish you (seeing as I didn't wish you all a Happy Christmas ... sorry!)

I also know I didn't post any proof that I decorated my house.  I don't do a theme, but there again my hand is not decorated in that way.  My decorations are more about "Christmas", and about family memories ... after all 2 of the ornaments on the tree were from 1930, as they were given to Mum that Christmas, and have been on a tree every year since then.  The angel on the tree was given to ne Christmas 1962 by Mum's cousin ... and, again, has always been on a tree since then.





I worked Christmas Eve and Boxing Day ... but Christmas Day was off.  I was picked up by friends from work and we went to a short Church service.  I don't like missing Church , but until I am allowed to drive, that's how it has to be.  So Amma & Stephen took me to a Church, where we sang some carols ... and then it was time to get home and get dinner on.  In the end I didn't manage to eat until 2pm, but in the interim I was able to have a lovely walk ... and even read a bit of my book.  After dinner & cleaning up, I watched King Charles, and then opened my pressies ... yes, Father Christmas decided I had been a good girl!  Then, TV, snacks, chocolate, etc, etc

As I said, Boxing Day was work ... and then relax & rest.  Sadly Saturday I really wasn't feeling well - just tired etc, etc.  I think that some of the residual stresses of the last few months were still catching up with me.

Sunday I had Tim & Claire round for dinner ... we had a really lovely time.  Chatting, relaxing, and playing a poplar family game (that I lost!)

Now we are back to Monday.  I am here but soon going into work.  This week I am doing 2 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on.  So, we shall see how that goes.

Let me catch up to date -





24. What are your plans for today?
I worked on Christmas Eve for 6 hours … the in the morning I got housework done, and prepared veg etc for my Christmas Day dinner.

25. Are you having a fancy lunch/dinner today? What’s on the menu?
I cooked – turkey, pigs in blankets, stuffing, onion sauce, roast potatoes, roast parsnips, carrots & brussel sprouts … plus white wine.

26. It’s National Pear Month – do you have a favourite variety of pear?
I like Conference Pears best

27. Do you have a favourite way of using up leftovers?
Not really … as it’s just me, they get heated up in a microwave, or frying pan … sometimes with an odd selection to use everything up.

28. How much exercise have you had over the last few days?
I have had my walk every day. Not really far at present, but getting the leg repaired (so, yes, I am doing my basic muscle building exercise, as well)

29. In 1886, the dishwasher was patented. It was invented by Josephine Cochran, who lived in Shelbyville, Illinois. She constructed the first one and won a prize at the Chicago World Fair (and was used by the restaurant industry). Do you own a dishwasher or wash your dishes by hand?
I do use a dishwasher, but it get’s slowly filled over a number of das (luckily I have loads of plates, mugs etc, I wash up fancy stuff … posh glasses, serving dishes, as well as saucepans.






Right, lets get this posted, and then get sorted out for work (I have something to eat before I go in, but because it's early I always take a sandwich with me)

I will try and do better, I promise!!

Comments

[shirebound]

2 of the ornaments on the tree were from 1930, as they were given to Mum that Christmas, and have been on a tree every year since then.

What treasures! That looks like such a cozy room.

TV, snacks, chocolate... sounds good to me. :)

[kazzy-cee.livejournal.com]

There are always things that can't be put into a dishwasher, but at least it really cleans greasy things well. Iike your decorations.

[deepseasiren.livejournal.com]

Work out, hit the bank, go get my vacuum repaired. My menu is protein waffles with soy milk, chicken breast with rice, codfish with rice and veggies, and lots of water. Not really...green or red pears are fine. Leftovers I just heat them up in the microwave :P A lot of exercise actually LOL. I do have a dishwasher but never ever use it. There's just me, so everything is done by hand.