Rounding up the good stuff

I feel almost like a broken record with each new post.  Life is still super crazy busy and I think I've spent all of 1 day at home in the past few weeks.  Finally today after a short workout and a quick visit with my Dad while he was at work, I've been able to spend the majority of today at home in my comfy sweats and finally got back on track here a bit.
In no particular order, here are some of the great things that happened from the past 11 days:
- Enjoyed a fun-filled Christmas party with the greatest work fam -- socialized, danced and had an all around fantastic night

My Party Dress!

- Celebrated Christmas early with my extended family
- Learned that not only do I have off Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, I have two other days off during the holidays courtesy of my generous and grateful boss
- Planned Christmas Eve at my place with my Mom and Michael (this is a first for me!) and confirmed my Christmas Day plans with my Dad, Ryan, Aunt, Uncle and cousins.
- Finished my Christmas shopping  (YES!!!!)
- Spent time hanging out with friends and making new ones
- Found this lovely drink:

Source

- Passed on my love of Food Network and all things cooking and enlightening others on the fundamentals of "repurposing."  (don't worry, inside joke)  No word on if its gonna stick but considering the text message I got a bit ago, perhaps I'm changing some non-culinary ways.  LOL


In any case, I'm heading into the two busiest weeks for everything.  And mostly, I'm just hoping I stay focused and sane through the holidays and year-end madness...I just need time and the weather to stay on my side.  It was 61 degrees here in the Lou yesterday, let's keep it that way Mother Nature.  And Father Time, don't let me down either.