That’s right, fuzzy slippers and snowflake pyjamas.
For the first time in a very long time, with the exception of 2005 (David’s memorial was Dec 28), I made the decision to not be ‘at large’ over the Christmas holidays and work through it instead. Yesterday I made a list of work-related projects I intend to finish with a total of eight days to complete them. I used up all my vacation days at The Firm by mid-September, but I was given today off and I have three days in the office next week, then a three-day weekend before returning on January 4.
Looking at my project list, eight days off doesn’t seem like a whole lot. There are some rather BIG items on that list. I’m still sticking to my goal of avoiding retail — the only place I’ve spent money is at the grocery store. With staying put this year and no travel, I have also avoided the stress of travelling in storms and bad weather which have hit the eastern U.S. Helma and I had plans to eat a lot and visit The Alpine restaurant again for sausages and bad wurst jokes, but alas, we’ll have to save it for after the Big Thaw. For those who have entry to the “Speechless” post, Christmas Plan A got the kibosh, and so did Plan B and C for a host of other reasons.
As a result, the House of Fielding has decided to work through a daunting Project List and kick back with slippers and purring cats. I may get out for a photo or two or three as well. I’m trying not to think about all the travel I’m not doing, and work towards funding the travel I plan to do in 2010. It will be far less than previous years but the one trip I’m not giving up is my annual birthday trip. Although travel will always be my #1 interest and photography is my 2nd, I’m committed to the years it will take me to get the photography business to where I’d like it to be. I’m far from being a workaholic, but the reality of small business and being a one-person show is that you have to invest time and money before you can reap the rewards. For someone who loves to travel as much as I do this is a big sacrifice, but I believe it will pay off in the end.
I finished work early yesterday and watched “Finding Neverland” before falling fast asleep in the middle of the movie. Last night was all strange dreams with Johnny Depp! Which got me thinking, if I watch a Gerard Butler movie, will I dream of Gerard Butler???
The House of Fielding wishes you a safe and merry season of merry-making and holiday-style eating with your loved ones!
Video for today: Merry Christmas Mr. Bean (pt 1 of 3)