christmas message

since i didn't send any christmas cards this year (hell, my tree is still in a box in the closet outside), i thought i'd write a note here and wish everyone a merry christmas and a happy new year. the people that are most important to me, that i don't see on a daily basis, are the ones who read this, so it does work out pretty nicely. i guess this makes me lazy, but i've really been busy this month with the new job, making time for family, and working things out with a certain boyfriend, that i haven't had time to focus on everyone else. i've spent my entire life looking out for everyone else, so i think that i've deserved this time to be selfish.

i realized how small my social circle was getting the other day, when i did all my christmas shopping and bought nothing (you see that? NOTHING) for people not related to me. i used to buy everyone presents. i liked giving presents actually. it's really not possible now without credit cards though. maybe the circle isn't getting smaller, it's just that i'm learning how to manage my money better.....and yeah, i can see you rolling your eyes.

stay tuned for the list of why 2004 was the awesomest in laurie history. that should come out before the end of the year. hehe. and i'll do my yearly list of things i have to accomplish in 2005 too. not that i think any of you care, it's just fun for me so when it's december 2005, i can look back and see how far i've come.

happy holidays everyone! stay safe and warm and enjoy the time you spend with your families....it doesn't last forever!

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