You are currently browsing the category archive for the 'Family and friends' category.
The Christmas holidays are quickly approaching. I find I have to brace myself for them every year since I’m not into the whole commercial experience, and neither am I religious.
Top 10 for Christmas 2007
10. Accept it. Christmas comes every year, and it’s not going to go away.
9. Try not to get too sentimental. I find myself thinking of those loved ones I’ve lost –I can’t help it.
8. We decided to go for a big family gift this year, using Christmas as the excuse to make the purchase. It worked and we’re all happy.
7. Forget all the tedious present wrapping. Bags and tissue are the way to go.
6. I like to bake, and Christmas is a great occasion for it. I reserve some recipes only for this time of year.
5. The decorations look great. I’m just a little beat from all the cleaning that goes with decorating.
4. The Mastercard bill will arrive in January. It’s okay.
3. Don’t obsess about the rich foods. Enjoy them but remember moderation….
2. Don’t get too stressed. I’d be kidding myself to think it a stress-free holiday.
1. Have fun with the family, and enjoy the downtime that follows Christmas day.
My brother’s birthday is coming up in a few days and he’s one of those guys who has everything and does pretty much everything –travel, athletics, etc. He’s a baby boomer in the strict sense and, if you’ve ever read articles on trends among this group of the population, he’s usually partaking in that collective experience. He is very dear.
Anyway, what do you buy someone who has just about everything (everything but “time” I should add)? CROCS. I don’t know what possessed me but I think he actually doesn’t have a pair and may actually like them. I chose a neutral brown. I told my sister, who is in the same boat when it comes to his birthday. She might add a Croc charm to her gift.
Overall, don’t we all like getting presents for our birthday? I think we do.
We had a surprise visit –a blast from the past– from my husband’s old band mate, the bass player, along with his girlfriend. The D_____ existed what feels like a lifetime ago (first generation punk). I’d met the singer years ago but never any of the other members. My husband still gets royalty cheques for the song but, aside from that, it’s history.
It was a fun night. He and his girlfriend are really nice, and they live a life totally unlike my own. They own a house in a trendy neighbourhood, downtown, in a big city, have cool jobs, no kids, and drive an impressive vehicle. It was fun to reminisce and update each other on old friends and acquaintances, but I can’t help but think about the differences between us. I’m sure we all shared these thoughts.
