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Today is rainy, appropriate for the first Monday of the New Year. I was actually in a marvelous mood this morning, until J came home and told me that I forgot to correct his homework so he couldn't turn it in....Now wait a minute, I forgot?? He KNOWS he has to ASK me to do that....Parents are... Sign in to see full entry.

This is just a picture to show you the weather we've been having recently. But today, when I am rearing to go with my new cell phone camera... it is cloudy, this was taken a couple of days ago. (ehem, with my old cell phone) Otoshidama bukuros (little envelopes for monetary gifts to children at New... Sign in to see full entry.

I am recovering, almost fully recovered, from my in-laws visit. By the end I hated everybody and they just wouldn't leave. I wonder at myself, at this hate that I feel for them, and upon reflection it is completely understandable. During the past couple of days I have opened my computer up but have... Sign in to see full entry.

These are our New Year Decorations. The snow man shaped thing is mochi The flowers are next to our butsudan. Notice a difference in my pictures? I got my new camera cell phone a couple of days ago! Now I can post pictures galore! I will post this and continue to write. Four day absence leaves alot... Sign in to see full entry.

Hi everyone! Everyone, is off to the pachinko parlor, (I have never been, have NO desire to go, only the three of them went ojiichan stayed here with us of course) so I have some time to post! I posted the next two chapters on my story blog, gee that feels good! Get that over with! It is Okay here,... Sign in to see full entry.

Thank for all your comments! I really appreciate them. I have a book club end of the year party in a couple of hours. I kind of have butterflys for tomorrow night when the troops arrive, maybe I'll hide a flask of something in my pocket and keep tanked up, it might be the only way I survive. In the... Sign in to see full entry.

This very well could be the best week of the year! It is relaxed mornings without the usual rush around. The kids are home and the day is planned according to their activities and then I cherish my time alone because it is so precious! I can cuddle with the animals and sip my tea in peace and... Sign in to see full entry.

Isn't that what the day after Christmas is called in England and those parts? I seem to remember that and even remember being told an explanation as to why, but have forgotten. Yesterday was Christmas day and had a relaxing morning after which Hubby went to work, it is a regular work day here so no... Sign in to see full entry.

Last night, it being the night before a holiday, I went out with two good friends for a nice dinner. One of those friends was Jyankee who I haven't seen in ages! It was thoroughly enjoyable and we walked around afterwards and the illuminations were gorgeous, although there were alot of hearts, so it... Sign in to see full entry.

Well whadaya know, it's Christmas Eve! It felt just like a 'normal' evening until I got on here! Thank you all for your comments and encouragement! I feel the Christmas spirit here, it is very warming! I even got a Christmas card from my favorite Uncle Jack!! (wink wink, he knows who he is ) Just... Sign in to see full entry.