This morning dawned bright and cold. The rain we had yesterday pretty much took care of any snow we had. Poor buggars in Vancouver got hit with yet another storm, so now it is my turn to chuckle a little. Alice (who lives in Vancouver) lamented over all the snow they have had in the past week or so. Instantly I recalled the various storms we here in Newfoundland experienced a year ago and how Alice seemingly took great delight in our misery, so, this is a strong case for turnabout being fair play. Anyway, yesterday was probably one of my most favourite Christmas'.
I have no immediate family here in Newfoundland, but I have Sean and his parents, and in some way I feel more a part of this family than my own. I am loved and accepted for who I am and there are no unrealistic demands put on me to behave or present myself in anyway but what is natural for me.
Sean, true to form, spoiled me rotten yesterday (I love it). It delights me to know that he took time to look for special things for me.
For the first time since about mid-November I am starting to feel semi human again. In the restaurant industry from November until Dec. 24 it is high gear all the way and the closer Christmas gets the faster, more frequent, more abundant and more intense the parties/bookings are. For the most part I was able to stay ahead of the prep work, but the last week it was all I could do to get the cooking part of my daily work done. From the minute the restaurant opened to the minute we left each day it was busy, busy, busy. Some days in the last week I clocked in 11 and 12 hour shifts with little but a fresh air break every now and again. My hips, legs, ankles and feet were killing me by the end of my shift on the 23rd. Luckily, this year, I had Christmas Eve off and was able to start my relaxation a day early. Now here we are on Boxing Day and I am starting to feel normal again. The pain that was so intense a few days ago is now down to a dull ache and I am feeling ready to return to work tomorrow. I don't mind the long days or the business, but it can get to be a little much when it is a constant day after day event. I really am getting to old for this kind of work. Definitely time for a new job.
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so what did Sean get you for xmas?
oh all sorts, but my favourite thing he bought me was two absolutely gorgeous sweaters. A cardigan and a dress up sweater. Both of them are soft and comfy. I just love when he buys me stuff I like. :)
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