Macgirl's "I Can Do Anything....If I Put My Mind to it" Diary

gilligansyle

Keeping_Motivated wrote: »

Mac maybe next year a small donation to a charity and quick email to explain to people in lieu of Christmas cards? Personally I think more of us should do this as its such a waste. I do a donation to charity for work colleagues instead of a card but send cards to others but I might have a think about stopping xmas cards altogether in lieu of a more deserving cause next year.

I did this were I used to work, in fact we all agreed to do it, in memory of a few colleagues. Family though still get cards, as do close friends, but they don't get posted, so no great rush.


Have a great day, at some point you'll be able to rest a bit.

NorthernLas

There are some lovely e-cards with music this year - I am sending one to friends who I would normally give cards to.

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macgirl

Hello :hello:

Most of the people I'm bothered about are those we don't see that often and/ or don't have emails. Tomorrow I will post all the cards that I'm going to write tonight
That's after I've been late night shopping to buy a black dress for tomorrow. Once DH gets home, I'll head out.

I feel quite good about Christmas now. I\m all organised. Mostly wrapped, food ordered, house in semi-order - calmness all around :A
Workwise I'm on track, though next week will be busy with a couple of late nights. The kids are going to a Panto with my sister on Saturday, so I'll take advantage and blitz the house. I need to sort out the playroom and be ruthless with the toys before the next onslaught.

It would have been good to start that tomorrow and take them to the charity shop for Saturday, but I'm sure the funeral will take up most of the day...

Hope everyone's well and feeling festive! :xmassmile :xmastree:

hypno06

I bow down to you, Oh Organised One

macgirl

Well, perhaps I shouldn't be *quite* so smug, best laid plans and all that...:o

hypno06

On the contrary - I think you should be very very smug at this stage!

gilligansyle

Well done on being organised, you are justified in feeling smug.

macgirl

Good morning.

I didn't write the cards last night so am just doing it now. Then I can get them off to the Post Office this morning and deliver some others via school as it's the last day today. My Mum and Dad are going to Spain tomorrow, so I need to give them their's too. The rest will go in the post tomorrow and get there when they get there

The hunt for a black dress was a bit depressing last night I need to lose weight, so that will be my mission for 2011. I was on such a downer last night, but woke up feeling positive and determined. (Though that determination usually lasts for 2 weeks ) Now though I'm the wrong side of 40, so need to make sure I stay healthy and WILL get back to full fitness :j

I tried on loads of dresses, but none were right. I ended up with a plain one which is a bit officey, but was lass than £40 and will do for the funeral. Right I'll carry on with this morning's mission then get the girls ready for school and myself for today.

Take care everyone and have a good day x

gilligansyle

Never really thought about the problems of buying black this time of year. Everything will either be 'party' or definitely classic office LBD.

Will be thinking of you today.

Karmacat

Its a tough day today for you, macgirl - I'm glad you're organised already, but that doesn't take away from the emotional wrenches..... take care of yourself too, in all this. I hope it goes as well as these things ever can.