And so it begins...

[susandennis]

Just rode the elevator down, took a box to the recycling, and rode the elevator back up. Two trips, two different people (I don't know either one), same convo...

Them: So, you ready for the holidays?
Me: Oh yeah, I'm good.

Between now and December 25, I expect to have this same conversation every time I get in the elevator and am not alone. Maybe I'll even have it when I am.

My plans for the holidays is not to have plans. I don't decorate. I don't cook. I sometimes go out to eat and sometimes I don't. On Thanksgiving, I go swim. The gym is closed on Christmas Day and New Years Day.

I enjoy the simple. I had wonderful holidays growing up. I actually don't even have any bad holiday memories. I'm not ignoring a horrid history. I just like simple.

So... Am I ready? You betcha.

I've had a lovely day. I spent way too long with my new watch. Learning new things, trying new things. I'm still not wedded to it but I may be getting close.

My tooth quit hurting yesterday about the time I finished the entry bitching about it. I'm sure it will start up again but I'm hoping it will be after I die.

The cats are ready for dinner. I went to the kitchen to get some water about 20 minutes ago and they lined up on the counter ready. Sorry. Not yet. The Smalls decided to wait on the couch but Biggie's exploring. Up and down and all around.

Another action shot.

Comments

[christalin80.livejournal.com]

That is quite some leap!

[siglinde99.livejournal.com]

I think your Christmas celebrations sound just fine. If I wasn’t doing things for my family, I would be equally disinterested in decorating (though I might still cook a turkey just because I like it).

[days-unfolding.livejournal.com]

Is the blue Biggie? He sure osn't taking it easy (though I guess that he's been okayed to do Crazy Cat Stuff).

[susandennis]

yep Biggie is blue/green and The Smalls is pink/yellow/etc

[days-unfolding.livejournal.com]

Oops, I meant to say, "Is the blur Biggie?"

[annabelle50.livejournal.com]

Flying cat!

[sweetmeow]

Amazing shot of the Flying Cat! Is there anyplace they have NOT been? 😮

[susandennis]

So far they have not figured out how to get on top of the mantle. Fingers crossed they never do figure that out!

[sweetmeow]

Interesting -- the mantle is also the only place our cats can't get to either! If someone gives me flowers (which our cats just love to eat), the only place to put them is on the mantle!

[susandennis]

Yep. I did finally move one potted plant off the mantle as a test and so far so good but the rest are still there for safety.

[maju01.livejournal.com]

I envy you your holiday plans. Unfortunately I am not in a position to ignore Thanksgiving this year.

[hopefulspirit.livejournal.com]

I suppose the same conversation gets old, but it's nice they make the effort.

He was moving fast! lol

[rsc.livejournal.com]

they lined up on the counter ready. Sorry. Not yet.

Or as we used to say to our cat under such circumstances, "It's not 5:30 yet". Never seemed to make much of an impression on her.

[susandennis]

Truth!