January Coffee Date- Moving On
Guess what- I got ANOTHER NEW MUG! It wasn’t my fault- my Secret Santa at work gave me this awesome Harry Potter mug. It’s heat sensitive, so when it’s cold it says “I solemnly swear I am up to no good” and when it gets hot, it turns into the Marauder’s Map. It’s the perfect mug for my post-Christmas Earl Grey tea! Thanks as always to Coco and Deborah for hosting this monthly coffee date. If we were having coffee (tea) together, I would tell you… We took down Christmas, or as we like to say, we “Grinched” the house. This might come as a shocking surprise, but when you go all out with your decorating, it takes a REALLY LONG TIME to take it down again. Everything from the bathroom had to be washed- shower curtains, rugs, towels, plus some of our beds had Christmas sheets on them… it was a big project, which took two days. You would think that would deter me from over-decorating next year, but on the contrary, my son and I have decided that next year will be the BEST CHRISTMAS EVER! We got a little gypped this year, since we were sick on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, so we’re going to make up for it. The theme for next Christmas is “Bigger and Better,” and I already have some ideas about that. I know… you’re thinking, “Jenny- is this your idea of moving on? Planning next Christmas on January 7th?” Well… yes. Yes, it is. It makes me feel better to remember that Christmas will come again, and I’m enjoying making a list of ideas for next year. If we were having coffee together, I would ask if there are any new Covid protocols where you are. We found out that soon we’ll start wearing N-95 masks at work, and my first thought was, “I’m quitting.” I know there are people who have been wearing them all along, but I really can’t imagine wearing one all day. Especially since some of the massages I do are very physical- even wearing a regular mask is uncomfortable. It’s even more annoying because I JUST HAD COVID, so I’m pretty sure I’m immune (for now.) Obviously they can’t make an exception for those of us who already had Covid- that would get too complicated. But I’m really unhappy about this. I’m not really going to quit (not yet, at least) but I’m hoping that the shipment of masks gets delayed. Everything else seems to be unavailable or delayed, so… fingers crossed. On a completely different subject, is anyone else semi-confused by the fact that the Winter Olympics starts in less than a month? I’m having a little trouble wrapping my mind around it, but I guess it’s something to look forward to. Obviously it’s not as much fun as the summer Olympics (there’s no running!) but it will still be something to watch. Especially the figure skating- everyone loves figure skating. Well, that’s it for this month. Do you wear a mask all day at work? What kind of mask? Can I survive in an N-95? Did you take down your Christmas decorations yet? And, how do you feel about the Winter Olympics? Hope you’re enjoying a delicious hot beverage (in a nice mug!)