Xmas eve

 It's funny. I'm almost disappointed that there's nothing else to prepare.  All done.  Well......sod parboiling potatoes at this point in the evening.  

Yes. The house is tidy and clean. The presents wrapped.  A carrot, mince pie and glass of milk set out for Santa.  An eeerie calm about the house.   (No one is stiring....)

Today was good. In general. Just bloody good.  We did the shop first thing (ish) and it wasn't crowded. No xmas pud tho. Sold out.  And no trifle bits n pieces either.  But we found a pud later.  Last one at the Co-op!

We walked to 7 dials and bought some fab Sussex wine and beer. And some Brighton gin. From Seven Cellars. 

We walked up town getting some last minute bits and pieces.  Came home. Made mince pies. Then went to the local church for carols. It sort of marks the start of actual Christmas.  It's the children's crib service and it's packed.  They have a real donkey and everything. 

 After dinner ( a very successful tasty and easy sausage pasta!) we went to see the last street of the Hanover Advent Calendar. And to drop all our spare change in the Shelter collection tin in the Constant Service.  

 

The days felt so sparkly. And cheery. And merry Christmassy.  Just yummy really.  

I did my plank and 16,000 or so steps.  No meditation mind you.  But I did do it yesterday twice.  Doesn't really count that does it!

So to do better? Meditation. Obvs.  Nothing else.  All great today. Oh. Next year to know the names and house numbers of everyone in street (willing) and to have given them hand made cards.  Or at least cards.  Yes. 

So looking forward to Christmas Day.  Merry Christmas everyone.  Xxxxxx