Saturday, 24 December 2005
Beth: Busyness
Keeping busy has been my motto this past week. For some reason, although it felt like I was hitting bottom last weekend, I refused to let myself just sit around and be glum this week. Fortunately, it's the time of year where being busy is not only acceptable - it's encouraged. I also have to say, lest anyone start to panic, that my Christmas spirit has crept up again somewhat. Perhaps it was buoyed by the sight of a few presents under the tree and candles in the windows of our neighbors. Perhaps it was bolstered by various comments to me - in word and in deed. Whatever the reason, thank you. A generic expression of thanks to everyone who has let me know that I'm not alone. Still struggling, yes, but not alone.
The seasonal festivities have already begun around here, with the celebration of my sister's birthday last night. A "golden" occasion, we celebrated the 23rd occasion of her birthdate. (Sometime during the evening I realized that when I turned 23, I was already married. That gave me pause for a second - I think I married young. Not young in a bad way...it was just interesting to consider.) Christian and I are spending today and tomorrow morning celebrating Christmas with just the two of us...at least we will be when he lets me back downstairs upon finishing his gift-wrapping. Christmas afternoon and evening will be spent with my family, and then we head off to Colorado on the 26th for a week with Christian's family. A gift that we are giving his parents results in us being alone on New Year's Eve in Denver, so if anyone knows of fun stuff going on in that area for the occasion, I'm all ears.
I also have a difficult decision to make in the next two days, as I just received a job offer...one that would involve a serious lifestyle/schedule change, or possibly a relocation. Flattering? Yes. Stressful? You betcha.
I wish anyone who reads this a very merry Christmas, and here's hoping that the rain outside my window turns to big white fluffy flakes of snow very soon!
What other people had to say
Jules wrote:
Beth, wishing you a very merry Christmas from one rainy place (Boston) to another. Good luck with the decision about the job offer -- what is the position? Hope you and XN have a great time in Colorado.
Erin wrote:
Beth, congrats on the offer! That's great. :-)
I'll keep you in my prayers, as promised earlier. Good luck with your upcoming travels. Avoid wearing any unnecessary metal products.
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