friday fascinations

it's friday afternoon, and i am mentally done. it's been kind of a crazy week. i still continue to have ups and downs, workwise. i am trying to remember that much of it is not too important, in the scheme of things.

so, i sit here in a sunbeam. sunlight in december is especially gratifying. i have noticed that the Lord has given us more sunny days than not this month. i am so thankful, it's such a good feeling to gaze out at the wintery, sparkly snow. it makes me happy, and it makes me think of christmas. thank you, Lord!

i had two meetings today. i still have not showered, although a fed ex package with the 'missing part' is now in my possesion. it's only a matter of time. i wonder if either of my meeting candidates noticed how wrinkly i looked. thanks to the sponge bath, i probably was not smelly, though.

at the end of the last meeting, i wandered to my thrift store. thrift stores are amazing at christmas!! i almost surged up with happiness when i entered the 'christmas room' they had set up! most of the stuff was cheap crap, but still, it was very cheery and bright. i did find a few treasures....


3 pale turqouise ornaments. ohhhhh. me likey.


vintage plaid! kind of sad to see the remnants of the 12th ornament in the bottom of the box.


something practical. a hand-hooked, 100% wool christmas rug. perfect for by the door. $1.00.


another vintage alarm clock. i think i have 5 or 6 now. check out the COTY on the second hand!! sweet.

now, i am going to take another zicam (feel a cold or something coming on) and make some tea. and stop, and breathe, and be thankful. have a lovely weekend, friends ;)