Hi again

Did ya miss me?

I know it's been a while but I think we all needed a break after NaBloPoMo, me from coming up with posting topics, you from reading whatever inanity I had decided was blog worthy that day.

I would like to say that since the end of NaBloPoMo, i have used that extra twenty minutes a day I finally had for productive purposes, started knitting, reading smart books, exercising, etc., but with the onset of the holiday season and my new job getting craaaaazy busy, I haven't really (except for starting the 'Remains of the Day' which is excellent so far). I am pretty sure that extra twenty minutes has gone to staring blankly at other blogs, or the tv, if my eyes are not half closed as I doze. December is exhausting.

I don't mean exhausting as terrible, there have been some great moments, but being busy is hard! (*cough*firstworldproblems *cough*). Also, the fact that my new commute and work location does not have any convenient coffee places makes it all the harder without even a prospect of my latte in my day (unless some of my awesome coworkers DRIVE to the nearest Starbucks and bring me back my cinnamon dolce latte just in time for a 2 hour videoconference as occurred on Friday - that was great).

I am currently writing this post all gussied up, sitting on the edge of my bed, waiting to get picked up to go to a wine and cheese a co-worker is throwing. I'm trying layering tights tonight, black lace over grey for a little bit of extra warmth, inspired by the lovely ladies at Academichic. I have been listening to bouncy music to gear myself up for a party, I attended the funeral for one of my great uncles today, and while the service was lovely, especially the military parts incorporated, and I love seeing my family, its still a somewhat emotional experience. But I have come home, splashed water on my face, redid my makeup and am ready to face the world! Though that glass of wine will really help.

Hope you have fun wherever you are heading/up to tonight!