Merry Christmas???

Merry Christmas to one and all. I will not pretend in this forum to be happy. If I'm happy, it's because I've it through Christmas once again.

Last night we participated in our "new" Christmas Eve tradition of attending the "ICE" Exhibit at the Gaylord Texas. The exhibit is really fantastic, if not really cold. I thought my fingers were going to fall off. Usually I'm a little more prepared, but this year I was frozen when I got out. The Shrek babies were so cute (not to mention the donkey babies). We then all went to dinner before separating to go various Christmas gatherings today.

Daddy and I went to the WinStar Casino to spend the day. I actually only spent $20. For me we are bout talking miracle, here. I actually won a $150 on one machine, so I was able to play a long time. It was nice to spend the day with my daddy.

A friend this morning posted to facebook, that one day she would like to wake up on Christmas morning and not be sad. I sent her virtual hugs, and we promised each other we would smile. Christmas is one of those days where the memories just flood back. Not necessarily in a bad way. I remember the good, the fun and the silly. I remember getting Santa presents until my mid-30s. Mom always tried to make Christmas special for me because she knew no one else would.

I am not trying to be sad today. Today was a good day. Days like today are few and far between, mainly because I have lived so far away since 2004. I have one of the best dad's in the world. Spending the day with him means the world. Spending and entire Christmas day without feeling like the odd one out was indeed priceless.

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas. I wish you all the blessings in the world. May your day be merry and bright...I won't wish for a white Christmas, because duh - I live in Texas.

Happy Holidays!!!