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!
So, how was your summer? Mine was fun. Saw some fish. Went mad with hunger. Hallucinated a whole bunch.
Angel ,'Conviction (1)'
Goodbye and Good Riddance 2017: That'll put marzipan in your pie plate, Bingo!
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.
Amy - Dec 26, 2017 11:52:55 am PST #51 of 162
Because books.
Steph L. - Dec 27, 2017 5:58:59 am PST #52 of 162
Apparently if you're enough of a power nerd, there is nothing that cannot be flowcharted.
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).
Amy - Dec 27, 2017 7:34:56 am PST #53 of 162
Because books.
I got another Secret Santa (I think?) gift! A gorgeous silver tree of life necklace, which I absolutely love. Thank you again!
brenda m - Dec 27, 2017 9:19:34 am PST #54 of 162
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
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.
Amy - Dec 27, 2017 2:49:00 pm PST #55 of 162
Because books.
Also? brenda made me cry, but in the good way. ♥
Connie Neil - Dec 27, 2017 4:29:18 pm PST #56 of 162
brillig
Prezzies! Thank you, Lisa!
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!
lisah - Dec 27, 2017 5:25:27 pm PST #57 of 162
Punishingly Intricate
Yay!!! Hope you enjoy, Connie! Was a fun package to put together!
Connie Neil - Dec 27, 2017 7:40:54 pm PST #58 of 162
brillig
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!
sumi - Dec 28, 2017 6:42:00 am PST #59 of 162
Art Crawl!!!
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.
brenda m - Dec 28, 2017 8:38:53 am PST #60 of 162
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
I hope so too, Sumi.
Aw, Amy. MWAH!
2017 has been a shit show in most ways, but I'm really glad for the successes and triumphs that others have shared here.