Christmas 2008

Well it is time to say goodbye to another Christmas and soon it will be time to say goodbye to 2008...another year gone and boy what a fast year!
I had a very nice Christmas and I am exhausted!
I opened a lot of gifts and gave a lot too:) Although presents are not the meaning of Christmas they sure are fun!
It is always nice to see my family and spend time with everyone!

Wiggy and Stash enjoyed their catnip and mice! (see pic of wiggy guarding his toy!)

Lazy Day...

Lots of snow fell today. It is beautiful and I love a white Christmas. Today I did not work and I hung around the apartment all day. I was in pajamas all day:) I cleaned and cleaned! I also wrapped some presents and did some laundry. I hung a shelf on the wall and played with my cats. and by about 6 pm after my nap I was bored to tears!
Tomorrow I am off also and I am awaiting Brad's arrival. I have not seen him in 2 weeks and I miss him like crazy.
I have to finish off my Christmas shopping! I am pumped for Christmas. I love the holidays. I also have to decide what I want to do on New Years Eve. Probably something low key-that's my kind of plan. Maybe a fancy dinner that I can get dressed up for-that's my kind of plan.
Sometime I want to head to downtown plymouth and walk around and look at the Christmas trees. I love doing that! Plus I can take a lot of pictures and scrapbook it!

That's all for now folks!

'Tis the Season!

One week until Christmas!
I am sitting around awaiting the giant snow storm that is going to strike. And if it doesn't, well then that's Michigan for ya!
I still have not finished my Christmas shopping. I never actually feel like I am finished though until Christmas has come and gone.



Brad comes home this weekend! Yes!

"If Today was your last day"

This is currently a favorite song of mine.
Fits pretty well with my next post.
Nickelback, "If Today was your last day"

My best friend gave me the best advice
He said each day's a gift and not a given right
Leave no stone unturned, leave your fears behind
And try to take the path less traveled by
That first step you take is the longest stride

If today was your last day
And tomorrow was too late
Could you say goodbye to yesterday?
Would you live each moment like your last?
Leave old pictures in the past
Donate every dime you have?
If today was your last day

Against the grain should be a way of life
What's worth the prize is always worth the fight
Every second counts 'cause there's no second try
So live like you'll never live it twice
Don't take the free ride in your own life

If today was your last day
And tomorrow was too late
Could you say goodbye to yesterday?
Would you live each moment like your last?
Leave old pictures in the past
Donate every dime you have?
Would you call old friends you never see?
Reminisce old memories
Would you forgive your enemies?
Would you find that one you're dreamin' of?
Swear up and down to God above
That you finally fall in love
If today was your last day

If today was your last day
Would you make your mark by mending a broken heart?
You know it's never too late to shoot for the stars
Regardless of who you are
So do whatever it takes
'Cause you can't rewind a moment in this life
Let nothin' stand in your way
Cause the hands of time are never on your side

If today was your last day
And tomorrow was too late
Could you say goodbye to yesterday?

Would you live each moment like your last?
Leave old pictures in the past
Donate every dime you have?
Would you call old friends you never see?
Reminisce old memories
Would you forgive your enemies?
Would you find that one you're dreamin' of?
Swear up and down to God above
That you finally fall in love
If today was your last day

Late

Well it is late and I can not sleep.
Today I was off work and I did a lot of Christmas shopping. Somehow I am not done yet. It never ends this Christmas shopping! I also had my hair colored and cut a little. I spent a lot of my day at 12 oaks. I did some laundry, Wii and watched the rest of my Sex and the City DVDs. Now I just sitting here listening to music. Currently I am listening to "All Cried Out", a old song that I like. It is kinda sad though but I am in a sort of sad mood.
Amy called me earlier this evening and said that they gave Mark the manager 12-24 hours left to live. Apparently he went from bad to worse pretty quickly. I have just been thinking about him and his wife and children and I feel so sad for them. My heart goes out to all of them. The holidays are coming so soon and the whole situation is so heartbreaking. It really makes me think about everything and I am so thankful for everything that I have. You have to remember to live every day to the fullest and be oh so thankful.
I am off again today. It was my weekend in the middle of the week (kinda!) (and hooray!).
Tonight I am going out with Julie and Kendal. We are going to get dressed up and head out to dinner at PF Chang's. Then we are going to hang out at my apartment. Girls Night!

Brad is deserting me this weekend, heading to the mountains to Snowboard! But the good news is that he will be home next Saturday for 3 whole months! I am looking forward to it, I miss him so much!
I have to finish my shopping today-no excuses. I am looking forward to Christmas at my parents house. It should be nice:)

Wiggy checking out every tree around.

Playin' hooky

Happy Saturday! Today I played hooky from work. :) Lets just say that I was in desperate need of a mental health day.
I did a lot of Christmas shopping yesterday but I am still not even close to done. I have Thursday and Friday off so I plan on having it finished by then.
I have been quite proud of myself lately. I fixed my Christmas tree so it is no longer a Charlie Brown Christmas tree. :) It looks quite beautiful with a hanging star (the star is not supposed to hang but it is inevitable) and lots of presents underneath.
I fixed my vacuum! (Thanks Mom! The belt was broke!)
I have vacuumed 3 times since then. There is just something about freshly vacuumed carpet!
I have a hair cut and color on Thursday. I want a little bit cut off because I really have liked it short now that I am getting better at blow drying it so it frames my face. I also want my color done again so it is a little darker brown for the holidays.
Counting down the days until the cruise! I am excited to get all dressed up!
Mom and I are going to go shopping for that!
Lots to look forward to.
Happy Snowing!
Oh and I had a french manicure done ( I couldn't resist) and I love the way the clicking sounds on the keyboard!