Christmas is beautiful! The lights! The music! The food! The presents! Being surrounded by family and friends! I've been wrapping gifts and listening to Christmas music. I am preparing to bake some treats to share with neighbors and take to family dinners. It's a lot of work to prepare for Christmas, but it's also a lot of fun.
Then there is New Years Eve! When we were young, it was like this:
Some years we went to big parties:
Some years we have a quiet evening at home, by the fire. For me, there is only one absolute requirement... a champagne toast at midnight!
After New Year's Eve... there is a long, cold stretch of winter. The holidays are over. The weather is bleak. Valentine's Day provides a little break, a reason to celebrate (unless you're not in love; then it's kind of sad). Then... the rest of February, then the long, featureless month of March. It's a long wait for Spring.
But this year, we are taking a break. This year I am really looking forward to this:
Mexico! The beach! A spa! Friends!
Dining by the sea! Drinks by the pool! Listening to the waves at night! Aaahh, heaven! I love vacations!
Judy, that looks fabulous. I hope you have a great time.
ReplyDeleteThanks! It's been too many years since we took a "winter break" vacation.
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