Boom -- It's Christmas (!!)

We're decorating a week or so early because of our December schedule.  I got as far as outside (wreaths and more lights on the back porch) and the new Christmas tree.  House decor today and tomorrow.

I'm stream-lining even more this year.  No one will be over in December and we'll be in Asheville over Christmas.  A few fun things and that's enough.  I need to decorate Asheville too so I'm taking it a bit easier in GA.  Still festive, but not putting everything out -- sorting stuff to bring to Asheville.

I LOVE the new tree.  It's designed to look more real (less perfect of a cone shape).  The updated mechanics of a pre-lit tree are so much better than 20 years ago (duh).  We also agreed to a new placement and it works so much better.  360 views of the tree, out of the way enough and no furniture moved to our bedroom.  Total win.  I don't know why we didn't do this before (I think we thought it would be too in the way of things).

Minimal ornaments because we aren't
here for Christmas this year.
Vintage star on top -- love it.

Big dent in Christmas shopping online yesterday.  No Black Friday deals per se, but kids gave us some ideas over Thanksgiving.  Have to get on it for shipping in December.  Timed out to shop yesterday.

I need to reload the refrigerator with my food.  Looks like a trek to Trader Joe's today.  That's why I'm spreading decorating over 2 days.  Looking out for my back.

My first coaching call is coming up on Tuesday.  I'm excited and a bit nervous that I'll find it "worth it."  She send a homework set of questions that I'll look at on Monday (once hubby is out of town).  I want quiet time to sit with the questions.  Brooke Castillo's program is ramping up a bit so I'll stick around for at least another month.  Lots of resources on my mental state of being (!!)

I finished The Alchemist.  Very sweet story.  I'm still shocked I didn't know more about this book and haven't read it before now.  New pick coming today.

Bookclub tomorrow.  I'm primed to forget so I need to set a phone reminder.  The days are very confusing this week.

Hope you're enjoying the weekend.  Later gators.