Hurry Up and Wait

Well, it’s practically December. I find that I am torn between wanting it here faster and wanting to hold off a bit longer. Since I already know the outcome of that situation, I guess I should just deal with the inevitability. So, much like last December, I find a checklist is in order.

1. The Tree
   The tree has been done since just after Halloween. I think I have tinkered with the design long enough and am ready to call it done. I have already gone over the design with you all, so I’ll just leave it at that and show you the finished product.


2. The Trip
   You would think that my planning for this trip home would have been done months in advance. Truthfully, I haven’t felt my usual overwhelming need to plan out the details. I figure that once I know the route to take (and I can ask Dad for that), what’s left? I’ll drive until I’m tired and then sleep. Planning done! Sure it would nice to have some company, but considering all the togetherness I have coming for those 2 weeks, perhaps a little solitary time will be good.


3. The Holidays
   I believe I have the gift situation figured out. Now I just need to finish it all. I should be shipping stuff soon, but I don’t think it is going to be this first weekend as I had hoped. That pesky job of mine is getting in the way! Plus, I still haven’t dug up the motivation to once again go searching for my Christmas cards. Last year I caved and bought more and then literally had the missing ones fall at my feet a few days later. At least the shipping for my “out of towners” will be much more reasonable since I can take a bunch of stuff with me in the car. No Christmas Tetris this year at UPS.
   

Well I think those are the big items at the moment. I am going to have Honda look over my car one last time before I hit the road. I have a feeling a battery replacement is in order. I would much rather deal with it now than in Middle of Nowhere, USA. Ok, I think I am ready now. Bring on December!

PS. Happy Birthday, Brian!