Here we go... wrapping up Princess Lasertron's December Radvent 2010!
Day 21: Surprising
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Commit yourself to the pursuit of surprise!!!
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It's normal for one of my co-workers and I to exchange small gifts for the holidays. Pooja and I have become close over the last 3 years. We enjoy chatting and while there are still things that I hold back from sharing (she's a bit of a... talker), these items have become fewer and fewer. Her daughter is going to be 4 and I knew that this Christmas was going to be a bit more special for her. One of the first ones that her daughter will actually understand the concept of presents and Santa. Pooja even dedicated herself (at the suggestion of myself and some other co-workers) to putting up her very first Christmas tree. Pooja received her permanent residency in the past year as well and I knew she was looking forward to creating some new traditions with her family. So, while it is normal to exchange small gifts with her, I spent a bit more this year... When I went to the Christkindlmarkt over the weekend I purchased her some blown glass ornaments for her lovely little tree. I originally had wanted to purchase a lotus flower, a tiger and a peacock, the national flower, animal and bird of India. I found the tiger and peacock easily enough, but there wasn't a lotus flower. So I purchased an elephant instead, knowing that this was another animal of significance in her religion. She was so absolutely delighted with the gift. I could see that this was something she was cherish year after year. And I was so happy to be able to surprise her with a little bit of home for her American Christmas Tree.
Day 22: Laughing
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Think of someone who made you laugh when you really needed it and write a letter thanking them. It's important to tell people these things because today might be the day that THEY really need it.
Laughter is the shortest distance between two people ~Victor Borge
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Oh my word how I love to laugh! I truly believe that a good belly laugh can cure nearly anything. My husband makes me laugh. A lot. And I love him for that. He knows that laughing is one of my favorite things. It's always funny to me how much HE loves to see me laugh. One of my favorite movies growing up was Mary Poppins. Particularly the scene where Uncle Albert laughs so much that he floats up to the ceiling. And the children all join him for tea! That just always looked like so much fun!!!
I mostly laugh at stupid things. I can't remember the last time I laughed uncontrollably!
This was one time though...
And this site makes me laugh a lot too. I'm a fool for animals and stupid things, I guess.
This doesn't speak highly of my husband. He can make me laugh too though. :)
This year we celebrated the anniversary of our 'Home Day' with Lita, whose mug you can see looking at you from the header. We have faced many trials with this girl. Illnesses, behavioral issues, surgeries... And yet, she makes us endlessly happy. And yes, she also makes us laugh. A LOT. I would write her a letter. To let her know how much we appreciate her for her loyalty, her fun-loving spirit, for her love of sniff class and Kong and American cheese. But she wouldn't understand.
Thanks for being you, Lita-Loo!
Day 23: Celebrating
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Bring your best self to all of your Holiday celebrations this season.
No matter what packages were lost, no matter what didn't get done in time, no matter who you are anxious about seeing, put it aside just for a day and live in the magic of celebration.
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I find the holidays extremely stressful. We have 3 separate sets of parental units to see and please with schedules and timing. That is the number one thing we struggle with every year... setting the schedule. This year we went to 5 houses in 3 days. It was insane. I was completely drained by the time Sunday rolled around. But, we had a blast! I have to say that despite the chaos and some confusion or unexpected changes at some of our festivities, I think I really rolled with the punches and managed to stay upbeat and cheery. Most of the time anyway! And I'm happy to say that I truly enjoyed time at every function. On several occasions I even managed to completely lose track of time and had no idea how late it had become. That's a victory in my book.
This has gotten really long so I'll wrap up the LAST TWO DAYS in the next post!
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