Today I learned how to smile for the first time. Yay!

it was a nightmare! I was down to 2 rolls of partially used paper and got a windfall from freecycle from someone who was moving and wanting to rehome her Christmas paper - I thought - what? 2 or 3 rolls - well, more like 5, but all partials, but they started as really big rolls! Then I got 3 more rolls from my mother! and I don't even REMEMBER where some of the others came from - I think when a friend moved to a nursing home - nobody else wanted the paper and I have a shed... well, 5 of them actually.... I have bought one roll its BRIGHT red - but I haven't touched it. I generally use up quite a bit while wrapping the roomie's gifts, but we did that at her mom's this year - with that paper not mine - so, only used up one partial, but a good chunk of another partial - might still find a way to use that up too... crafting - maybe I'll get some more papermache boxes after xmas and glue paper to them.... I just painted them white this year - I could paint then paper - didn't have time to do that this year

Wow...the paper just keeps coming and coming for you,and I thought I had a lot of it..not even close.When things get less hectic you can use some of it on crafts and at least with the red paper you can probably have that handy anytime.I also use some of it for origami it looks festive on the dinner table.But at least you got through the chaotic part though!My problem is I forget where I put it and panic or I see one that is too pretty to resist,and yet it still lingers seems like there is no end to it..lol!But I guess we are prepared!

Oh that's good,I always wait until the last minute with my shopping which I hate as I can't deal with the crazy holiday shoppers every year I say I'll get it done early but it never happens for me..lol.Thankfully I didn't have to buy too much this year so I got off light this time around.Wrapping paper never seems to end still haven't used up mine from last year,sometimes I use a little for crafting most of the time it stays in my closet getting dust bunnies.

Yes I know what you mean.I need to spend more time on here...didn't think I'd miss it be confess I have lots of interesting things to read here and love my friends here too..makes me want to stick around here.

ooopppppsey had a word salad moment..that's what I get for trying to multi task!LOL

Yes, I saw that. Did you know that Tolkien was a professor of Anglo Saxon Literature (Old English). Have you read Beowulf?

Oh yes the first time I read it..I was in high school and really liked it but felt I missed something .However reading again for just myself and not for a school assignment it just blew me away and gave me goosebumps,brilliant piece of art nice to find others who appreciate it

Thanks drannhh,no worries half the times I don't understand myself...think it's my flighty nature which I can't quell and I have a tendency to go off topic it keeps things interesting I am tickled my friends are so understanding of that..lol!Pollyanna is cute I loved the movie,and I think that is the best way to be..to see the bright side to things even when you are sad.And it helps those having a bad day too get them to smile and believe that things aren't as bad as they look,it's a great way to be.Yes I love Tolkien he is one of my favorite writers and he created elven languages and opened the door to a magical world I love to imagine myself in ..the guys a genious..in fact my mylot quote on my profile is in Quenya!

Well if they do get the wrong idea then it is them that will be disappointed not you and then they would be the ones to

It's awesome! I'll try not to over do it with my new found talent Oopsssssies there I go again. I'll be careful with who I wink at, I don't want people getting the wrong idea of an innocent lady

That's so true, I didn't think of that

Hello my lovely Tamara...I have missed you loads,my New Years resolution is to hang around more online.I am eager to start a new year can't wait to leave this one behind.I wish you a magical christmas and a blessed New Year.Much light and love to you Tamara.xxxxx

Hello Opal,I have missed you too.I am trying to get on here more these days.Most know I have had a really tough year and losing Nanners this autumn really put a dent in my usual silly and fun nature..but now I feel more like my old self.What a lovely story about Luna thank you for sharing that,I love filling up the world with laughter..I think it's the best medicine.BIG HUGS back at you and always lovely to see you and see you smiling as well.xxxxx

Blessings to you LoLo...sorry to hear that you have been sick.I am glad you are improving though and were able to get up and about.I understand the feeling when I was sick for months last year and the thrill I felt just being able to sit on my patio was great.I hope you get even better quick.Lovely to see you.Take care.XX

I agree, it is ALWAYS a great feeling to get out and get some fresh air when cooped up! I had a baby via c-section on October 7th, and when I was FINALLY released 3 days later I was so happy to go outside in the crisp, autumn air! When I got home I think I went back outside and sat on the front step for about an hour LoL!

I think that is a great way to be,When I am not going through a brooding phase I find I am easily amused and that is my usual state.and I like it there...I lost it for awhile but it's nice to have found it again and keep smiling and being who you are I think it's lovely.