Pre-holiday

First week of December finished- actually, it went quite quick. I was fearing that it would be a long drag. And, for the most part, the week went OK, although student issues on Wednesday and Thursday (behavior).

Went to the gym every morning. A definite difference in mood.

Finished all of my lesson plans last weekend (which all went according to plan- better than 'more or less') so this weekend is pretty much for personal time.

Last night, I finished my school work (grading, seating chart for week) and started laundry.

Today, after going to the gym, I will run errands and clean the house.

After that, Christmas shopping- at least the selections.
I've gone through all of the catalogs- meager selections. I have no ideas for Mom or Dad.
I really do not want to go to the mall, but I might have to.

Christmas spirit?.... not really around.
Memories of holidays past. It is just not the same anymore.
It is not the commercialism, but it could be a part of the dull of the senses. Rather, it is just not the same.
Now, it is all just a hassle; very little joy.
Perhaps resentment.

Nevertheless, the holiday will come and go. Hope the pain is not too bad this year.