update and christmas cards

[red_lasbelin]

Only a month or so between updates - go me, lol. Sometimes I don't have very fannish stuff to say and I don't often use this place for RL stuff. I think this year is going to be one of the more stressful Christmases I've had. Family drama happens at the slightest provocation - all of last year was like that, couldn't go a holiday or a birthday without a huge fight (and this year we've got at least two birthdays and two holidays within the same four week span). This year has been much better, but I can feel it creeping up again. Work is very busy too, and I've found myself handed more projects with fast deadlines. I am assigned to an end of the year conference and I've come to dread it and wish I had my New Year's Eve weekend back. I love New Year's.

But a high point this week is I get to go to the midnight showing of the Hobbit with all my siblings. It should be non-stressful and just a really enjoyable experience, no matter how the Hobbit turns out (I have concerns). It's been a while since we've done something all together. I also get to sleep in the morning, so yay, lol.

This is the long way of saying that I was able to purchase some Christmas cards I like and I'm going to get them sent out over the weekend. I think I have all my usual addresses sorted out, but I'd like to know if anyone else would like a card from me. Please drop me a PM if you do and we'll exchange addresses. :) I'm looking at you, saruwatari!

Comments

[melusine6619.livejournal.com]

*big hugs* I hear you about family drama. It's one of the reasons I usually dread going to visit hubby's, especially this time of year. Here's hoping everything goes well for you!

[red-lasbelin.livejournal.com]

I think it'll work out okay in the end - I'm more hopeful. Thank you for the hugs, I needed them!

I hope your own holidays go well too, Mel! I'm glad to see you sign up for the swap this year too. :)

*hugs tight*

[idleleaves.livejournal.com]

PMing you now! :D

[idleleaves.livejournal.com]

Also, gah. Family drama and stressful holidays. -_- It's the reason I volunteer to work Christmas day every year - gives me a good excuse to avoid the drama, and if I want to visit later on my extra days off, I do. Hope yours don't end up being too insane.

EXCITED to see the film. Whee!

[red-lasbelin.livejournal.com]

I think there's some value in not doing family gatherings on the days, sometimes. Better off being other days of the year, less stressful! I am cautiously optimistic, and I'm lucky to have a four-day break from work starting today, so hopefully I will be more chill and ready to handle whatever comes my way.

I enjoyed the film. It wasn't without its problems, but I enjoyed it. I'm debating whether or not to see it again. Will you?

Hope your own holidays are good and you get some quiet personal time with kitties and no pain. *hugs tight*