Yesterday I went on my first 'proper' day out for about six months to a little market town near me (which I used to visit almost weekly in The Beforetimes). I've been avoiding public transport so even the bus journey was a treat! Anyway loads of the shops had Christmas stuff in and I bought the first mince pies of the year. I'm having one right now with my coffee. Picked up a few gifts, too.
I've also dusted down last year's Christmas notebook and I'm going to make a start on this year's over the weekend.
Today I'm going to binge watch Christmas UK's YouTube channel with all the Christmas ads and tonight I shall have a Bailey's.
DD applied for her usual grotto job yesterday (she's been an elf for a few years now), so that's another festive milestone.
Yes, it's only September and yes, I don't usually start All This until at least late October but oh my GOSH what a shit year it's been, and how ready am I for a little familiarity, comfort and nostalgia. And sparkly stuff.
Christmas will be very different this year - we have a LOT less money, for one thing - but oddly I'm looking forward to it more than I have for years. I thought that I'd have had enough of staying home with the family and eating/drinking too much this year but apparently not!
Anyone else feel the same?
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PennyDreadfuI · 04/09/2020 08:40
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