Post by lillielangtry on Dec 24, 2013 11:56:33 GMT -5
Somehow we have started a Christmas tradition of watching Love Actually. I always cry at the same bits. It's also funny to see how some of the actors in the smaller roles have become really famous (martin freeman!)
The Christmas cactus that belonged to my grandma who died in 1963 is not lost. I thought my uncle gave it to someone outside of the family. It has been with my 2nd cousin, who just turned it over to her mother. She asked if I want to take it over. Its monster size, will need help to move it if so. It is probably about 75 years old.
Also related to 75--the age of my cousin. The first movie that she ever got to see was The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. I think she might have been about 10. Anyway her aunt had to sneak her out to see it because her parents didn't believe in movies. My cousin & I went to the remake of it last night. She said she didn't remember anything about it at age 10 and was less than impressed last night. Not the point, it was just cool to do that together.
these are all lovely! especially the wrong number story.
speaking of old plants, there's a possibility we might get two shrubs from the man's parents, which were planted by his grandfather. i love old plants.
visited two couples in london and got to spend time with an adorably smiley little guy, and read him stories. also had lunch with best friend, and heard about excellent new job she starts in september--she really deserves some good stuff in her life.
I made it through the day! yep, that is an accomplishment for me.
She was not quite what you would call refined. She was not quite what you would call unrefined. She was the kind of person that keeps a parrot."
-Mark Twain
Sprog1 has come into the office with me and is watching Black Beauty while I work. I keep having to go over and give her cuddles because she keeps getting so upset by the bad treatment of the horses. Love how sweet she is.
I went to the gym. I had the place to myself (actually that's normal- it's a workplace gym so not hugely busy). I had a good workout and came home planning to find training plans to get fitter. Anyone who wants to suggest sites would be great. I'm looking for dumbell programmes. Ok, maybe I will make another post!