Thursday, December 23, 2021

Random 13 on a Thursday

1. I've really got nothing today. I'm on vacation, and I've spent it thus far doing as little as possible. So, today I'm doing a list of random for Thursday 13. 

2. I'm dreaming of a wet Christmas? Rain is forecast for Saturday. That can be hit or miss, though. When rain is forecast, it may happen, or it may just kind of threaten all day. 

3. I managed to get all my Christmas presents wrapped. I'm actually all done, and that's kind of amazing as many years I don't get all the gifts out until March. Of course, this year I started early. Will I repeat this next year? Not likely.

4. I did go to the yarn store on Monday, so I have yarn for my next projected project: a purse for me. I can't get my head in the game, though. I should pull out needles and figure out stitch patterns, but I just stare at the yarn and think, "I want to create a phone pocket," and "I should make an outside pocket for sunglasses". At this rate I won't start the thing for months. 

5. I also bought replacement windshield wipers for my car. For the projected rain. I should get on switching those out. Eventually.

6. I had such plans for this vacation. There are projects I want to complete. I should go through my closet and weed out the clothes I don't wear. But I can't quite get myself to care right now. Maybe next week.

7. It was in this mood of not wanting to start anything new that I went and signed up for Paramount Plus. How's that not starting anything new? They have new seasons of Evil and The Good Fight and Star Trek: Discovery. (I had it when it was CBS All Access last year.) So, I get new seasons of shows I already know. That seemed to be where I was at.

8. But this week I finally succumbed and started a couple shows that I've been collecting on my DVR. I think sitting in front of the TV and not knitting is where I'm at mentally right now.

9. Well, TV and games on my phone. I went back to playing Candy Crush again. I hadn't touched it in months. I found Words with Friends last year, and that supplanted Candy Crush. 

10. See, Candy Crush pissed me off. They started this thing where you're in "competition" with some other random people to complete a set of 15 levels first. And I don't like that sort of competition. And I can't opt out. So, I play sporadically now. Only when I have a chance of winning. Which limits the time I play to times when I'm not working.

11. The best part of Christmas for me is the giving of gifts. I rarely get anything I really want. I think I gave up enjoying what I got decades ago. So, I look forward to how those I'm gifting to react. This year is a bit weird as I went and got things that I'm not quite sure about. I'll have to see how it all goes over.

12. I have such memories of December 23rd at the evil toy store (now defunct). One year, after we closed, we found a bra hanging on the electronic display case on aisle one. We just couldn't... Because the store had been packed the entire time we were there. (The place was so trashed we didn't get to go home until after 4 AM. The store closed at midnight.) How does one take off one's bra in a packed store? I mean, just... 

13. I wish blogging had been a thing when I worked at the evil toy store (now defunct). I have me some stories. Most of which I've forgotten now. Perhaps one day I'll tell the tale of Pearl. 

17 comments:

  1. Oh, I worked at that toy store for one Christmas season! It sure got trashed daily, especially our "girls" aisles. I hated the push to sell batteries, extra warranties, etc. (I think there were six things we had to offer) to every customer.
    You got the hats done in time! Congratulations!

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    1. We never had to push warranties. But I suppose I was there in a different era than you.

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  2. Ugh, I hate competing. It's why I play games by myself. Have a nice break!

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  3. Hopefully you find some time to relax and unwind and you get your motivation back! it's always hard in winter but hopefully Christmas will bring some sparkle and energy for you!

    Hope that you have a wonderful Christmas :)

    Away From The Blue

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    1. Oh, I've been relaxing all right. A bit too much of the relaxing, actually.

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  4. I hope you enjoy your vacation. It's okay to be unmotivated for a while. We are living in strange times. Happy holidays!

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  5. I worked retail for years, but NOT in a toy store. Been blogging since 2005 and I use it now as a filing cabinet for my memory. Have a great holiday.

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    1. The toy store is a special kind of retail. I bet you didn't get parents who would drop their kiddos off and just leave them all day.

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    2. Seriously?! Wow. Some people shouldn't have kids. I'm glad you survived your retail days. :)

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    3. Oh yes, our store was regularly trashed.

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  6. I decided to take Minnie Vacation for holidays
    Coffee is on and stay safe

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  7. Good for you for having time off.mi mus5 year those stories because retail can be the worst or best depending on one’s point of view

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  8. We are going to have a rainy Christmas Day tomorrow in the Southern Tier of New York. Notable because we woke up to a white Christmas Eve. The weather is so..I don't know the word for it. If there even is a word.

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  9. It's always tough picking gifts. I always wonder, will this be okay!
    Enjoy the festive time!

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