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December 10, 2004

Deadlines and jingle bells . . .

Alesia, from freaking out central...

There’s nothing like having a 3-week case of the flu to wreck a girl’s plans for a relaxed holiday. NICE GIRLS FINISH FIRST is now due the first week of January, effectively putting all my great plans for decorating, shopping, and holiday-ing in the tinsel-bedecked toilet.

Or, as Leah in A PUBLICIST AND A PEAR TREE would say, “Deck the freakin’ halls.”

But it’s okay, because at least my house isn’t decorated. And my gifts aren’t purchased. And the 19 stocking stuffers my son needs to take to school Monday aren’t bought. Or the large bag of M&Ms he needs for the party. Or the ‘gender-neutral ornament and book’ my daughter needs for her school.

The bag of plastic spoons? Turned in already. I was all over that bad boy.

Tomorrow is Navy Guy’s holiday party, which will mean dressing up to go out and spend a few hours with a bunch of people I never see, don’t know, and with whom I have nothing in common. At least there will be alcohol.

Seriously.

So, if you’re on my list, and wondering why you didn’t get a card yet (or, maybe, ever) or a gift, or that hand-knitted cashmere scarf you’ve been wanting (mwah ha ha ha), just remember: the holiday season is more about giving than receiving. :)

Speaking of giving, I need to do my random drawing for my cool chick lit ornament (or 3!), so if you haven’t already, sign up for my contest and e-newsletter with the spam-free guarantee.

Hugs,
Alesia, who really really needs some spiked eggnog

Posted by Alesia at 5:07 PM