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Guys. \u00a0Christmas is coming. \u00a0It’s super soon.<\/p>\n

Okay, maybe that’s just in my world. \u00a0It’s actually over a month away, but this weekend, I took a look at my schedule and it is pretty darn full up until Christmas with racing, travel, holiday concerts, and a few big work deadlines.<\/p>\n

And yes, we have Thanksgiving first. \u00a0Which I am also not ready for. \u00a0Gotta figure out what side dish I’m cooking. \u00a0A bag of chips and some dip just isn’t going to work.<\/p>\n

I get a David’s Tea advent calendar every year and this year, I’m drinking the teas as a countdown of workdays left til Christmas. \u00a0Today, I opened day 9. \u00a0DAY 9! \u00a0So few work days left! (Thank you, vacation.)<\/p>\n

I am NOT READY for Christmas. \u00a0I did start putting my tree up this weekend, but there are still many ornaments in a pile on my table and boxes of other decorations that need to be unpacked.<\/p>\n

My Christmas shopping has been haphazard. \u00a0I need to figure out who I still need to pick up things for. \u00a0Gifting is my favorite part of Christmas. \u00a0I love giving little gifts to all sorts of people in my life. \u00a0Unfortunately, this year, I’m not as on the ball as I would like to be. \u00a0But I’m sure I will get there.<\/p>\n

Are you preparing for the holiday season? \u00a0What’s left on your list?<\/p>\n

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