Well, it's just a week before Christmas, and still, I've not finished my shopping. It would have been easier to shop if I'd worked in November, but since the clock can't be turned back and I couldn't have been in two places at one time, life is, as it is.

I have been able to get a few items on sale, here and there. Went to Hobby Lobby and was very lucky finding some pretty little boxes to give out to my nieces and grand nieces. I haven't been able to find the little necklaces I like to put in those boxes... but I still have my hopes.

On the other hand, I'm pretty sure what they'd all like...including my 25 year old nephew (daddy of the great nieces), would like a Sponge Bob media player. From what I see, it's fun, and if I'd not already paid what I have for what I've already gotten, I might have gotten some of these. I don't expect they'll be available long.

The only thing I miss about teaching in public school is they paycheck. Sigh. That career used to be so much of my life, and I used to vow I'd be teaching til they pried the chalk out of my cold dead fingers.

Of course now, it'd be dry erase markers...

Oh, I'm so glad I've got the job I have now. It's given me the chance to keep my joy in teaching and still make a little money.

Speaking of which...anyone want a job tutoring? We're going to expand soon...