Every year we watch the Charlie Brown special, do the Snoopy dance, wish everybody a Merry Thanksgivukkahmas, and thank our Secret Santas in the good riddance thread. Which is this one, in case you were wondering.
Go away, 2017. You have a lot to turn around, 2018. Bring it on.
So I was a good and patient girl and waited to open my packages from Anne until yesterday. Granted, I did sniff them several times and could not pin down the source of the delightful aromas. The nose joy originated from several sources! First a bag of Mexico Sicobi coffee which claims to have a semisweet chocolate body, with a malty sweetness, and a raisin acidity. I will be brewing this tomorrow because I already had prepared my pot this morning before I was awake enough to remember I had those beans awaiting me. Also, a slew of mesh produce sacks, which I will use the heck out of, and have already for that matter. They were responsible for none of the aromas emitting from the packages. That would be the box of soaps including Peppermint, Vanilla Bean, and Cinnamon Spice.
I am well spoiled and grateful! Thank you Anne!!
My Secret Santa (I think?) has also sent me a lovely body wash! I don't know who said Santa is, though -- none of the gifts included a clue. Thank you, whoever you are!
Oh! I got a package from the Secret Solstice Santa (aka the Mystery Pillowcaser)! With a kitty-themed pillowcase in honor of Mr. Murderbiscuit (Tim saw the print and immediately staked his claim on the pillowcase) and kitty-themed coffee mugs that are going right into the mug rotation.
What a lovely, thoughtful surprise! It seriously makes me feel warm on this ridiculously cold day (currently 6 degrees Fahrenheit, WTF).
I got another Secret Santa (I think?) gift! A gorgeous silver tree of life necklace, which I absolutely love. Thank you again!
I got a lovely package yesterday! Which also included an awesome pillow case, and some lovely hand made cloth napkins, which are one of my things.
Part 1 if my gift was mailed from the store, and a card was sent. Part 2 will be a bit delayed as I'm not sure I'll be leaving the house for the next several days, except for mandatory dog-parking. Brrrr.
Also? brenda made me cry, but in the good way. ♥
Prezzies! Thank you, Lisa!
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A Neko Atsume figure of Billy the Kitten, kitty socks (I was just thinking I needed socks for sleeping in, adorable Japanese design sticky line markers, a beautiful Dia de La Muerte ceramic ornament, and a perfectly exquisite embroidered and beaded Dia de La Muerto pouch. I actually said "Oh my god" when I unwrapped it. Pics above!
Yay!!! Hope you enjoy, Connie! Was a fun package to put together!
I keep trying to find some place to prop up that pouch so I can look at it all the time. It's so gorgeous!
2017 has been a tough year for me - mostly financially. I have been working on paring down expenses and trying to actually live within my means. I have been working with a social worker and have figured out that I can possibly live on my pension if I am very very careful. If I can find a part time job: even better.
I am digging myself out of debt and depression. I didn't realize how stressed out I was from my job until I no longer had it— blessing in disguise, right?
I am hoping to be generally more together in 2018.
I don't love that my main access to you guys is via my phone- but my laptop is now well & truly freaked and U am not sure when I'll ever be able to replace it.
Anyway, 2017 was tough on so many fronts - I hope that 2018 is better.
