Happy Christmas, all!

[pepper]

So, I had a good Christmas. Bit stressful, because I'd invested quite a lot of emotional energy into it this year, which usually I don't. I did a lot of visiting relatives, making sure I had the perfect Christmas gifts for people, that sort of thing. Ugh. And now, of course, I feel a little down because it's over, and I hate New Year, and then I have to go back to work and I so need a change of career. My brain overheated last night when trying to get to sleep, and kept coming up with ideas for things I could do other than work in an office for the rest of my natural life. Teaching was one thought. I always vowed I'd never be a teacher - possibly because I'm contrary, and people used to suggest that to me as a career on a semi-regular basis. That and journalist, and illustrator. Starting to think that, gasp, perhaps my mother was right! Heaven help us all.

On the positive side, one thing I always do to fend off the January blues is get tickets to something. So I'm going to see 'Rock 'n' Roll', a play by Tom Stoppard, in a coupla weeks. Looking forwards, although I wish Rufus Sewell was still in it, because I saw him, about 10 years ago, in a play called 'Arcadia' (also by Tom Stoppard), and totally fell in love with his smouldering gorgeousness. :) 

Culture? What culture? Me go see pretty actor in play. Not pay attention silly words.

And I got a chocolate fondue fountain, totally unexpectedly. Let me say it again, because it bears repeating: a chocolate. fondue. fountain. ZOMG. Needs 800g of chocolate just to function, so that's the diet out the window. I don't think even I can eat that much chocolate in one sitting, though, even melted on strawberries (...guh...), so will have to have a chocolate fondue party or something. :)

And, weirdly, for the first time ever I didn't get any books (or DVDs, for that matter). I got mostly chocolate things, or smellies, or combinations thereof (chocolate-scented shower gel, w00t). Is this the image people have of me, as reflected in gift form?

But, also, I got a laptop. *smug*

Comments

Heh

[shinysilvergrl.livejournal.com]

You know...for a guy with bulging fish eyes, Rufus Sewell is oddly attractive. I thought so way back when I saw "Dark City". And something about his dark armor and arrogance in "A Knight's Tale" did it for me. Heh.

And...a chocolate fountain? Wow. My sister had one at her wedding reception, but why would you need one just to...keep around? lol. The laptop is sweet, though. :)

Also, that's a really good idea about doing something to cheer you up and look forward to with the new year!

Good luck too on the possible exploration of a new career...I always have people telling me I could /should teach, too, and I'm like..."Have you met me?!"

-sil

Re: Heh

[pepper-field.livejournal.com]

Fish eyes! Yes, doesn't he! Now that's what I'm going to notice about him. :) He does dark-and-brooding-in-costume a helluva lot, and is apparently pretty fed up of it, poor lamb. But with those looks and that name, I think he's stuck with it.

I don't know if I'll ever use the chocolate fountain, but it was a nice surprise nevertheless. It's just totally frivolous and indulgent. I like that in a present. :D And if ever I have a time when I absolutely need a chocolate fountain, tada, there it is.

It could happen.

And that's always been pretty much my reaction re. teaching. I'd be one of those teachers who the kids can totally bully - thus making my life hell, and teaching them nothing. Not good. I think teaching is a talent, and I have great respect for those who do it well - it's not just about knowing stuff, or loving your subject.

Think I was suffering temporary delusion, and must think of a different career move. But a career move is definitely in order, nevertheless. Been stuck in Office Hell for too long. It's my New Year's resolution.