Meeting the big guy in red

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I have never been a Christmas person. Some of my worst memories revolve around the holiday. But once JJ was born, I decided I would make an effort to be in the holiday spirit each year for his sake. This year, he asked for Santa's autograph because he knew as a reporter I could get "some face time with him." At Sunday's parade, I talked with the Santa and his lovely bride. I snapped a few pictures of them on their sled and got the autograph. My son told me that I am "AWESOME. Mommy, you must know everyone." I don't know everyone but I know how to get to the big guy in red.

We learned last week that big country music festival is coming to RR in June 2011. I am not a country fan but it's cool to know that Sugarland, Lady Antebellum and Darius Rucker are coming here. And because are a South Carolina girl, I will get to interview Darius Rucker. I love Hootie and the Blowfish so I find that AWESOME.

I had a chance to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Overall, I am still doing ok. I talk myself through an ED moment at lunch when I went to the Waffle House with friends. I am taking it day by day.

Today, I looked at a cute two-bedroom apartment. I will learn if I get the apartment tomorrow. Keep your fingers cross for me.

Daily Dose

1. Being able to handle my ED crisis.

2. Keeping a promise and passing it forward.

3. Soon I could have two closets for all of my clothes and shoes.

Comments

  1. annamariaDecember 8, 2010 at 6:23 PM

    Fingers crossed!

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  2. Square Peg GuyDecember 11, 2010 at 1:33 AM

    I remember when our daughter was that gullible. It feels great to be all powerful, doesn't it?

    Good luck with getting the apartment!

    Thanks for visiting and commenting on my SS!

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