OK, I’ve finally figured out what we’re doing for Christmas Eve dinner… We’re ordering sushi! 😃 But if that doesn’t pan out, then Thai food, and if that’s a no-go because they’re too busy, then I’m chucking frozen pizzas in the oven and some gluten-free chicken nuggets. 👍
You see, this is the new “Pandemic-Times Karen,” and I’m not even cranky about it. 🙄
One thing these past couple years has taught me is to appreciate downtime, because pre-Covid Karen would have pushed and pushed and pushed…to wrap all the presents, cook dinner and dessert from scratch, and decorate the house from top to bottom, but Pandemic-Times Karen plans to roll with the punches and enjoy the time with my family. I’m not even gonna stress about any of it. No matter what, there will be something special to eat, because eating something special over the holidays is a big deal for our family, but just because I didn’t plan an elaborate menu and make something myself doesn’t make it any less special.
As for today? I’m doing the last of the wrapping…and I’ll also be doing some beauty-related maintenance while I’m relaxing. TMI, but what else is new? It’s been a while since I’ve waxed my upper lip, so I’m gonna grab my Bliss wax in the blue cup and take care of that.
It’s kind of amazing how upper lip hair just sneaks up on you, isn’t it? Before I know it, I’ve got a full-on Disney villain mustache.
I’m also going to put on a hair mask while I wrap presents and maybe paint my nails, too.
Oh, one last thing before I roll — you’ve probably been hearing Christmas music all over the place, but in case you need a little break from it, here’s what I’ve been listening to…
1. “Dynamite,” by BTS
Warning: after you listen to this song, you may have it on repeat for a few days.
2. “Look Up,” by Joy Oladokun
One of the dance teams at Connor’s holiday dance recital performed to this song, and I totally teared up!
3. “Day Ones,” by Tobe Nwigwe
I’ve been listening to this song first thing in the morning all week long. I found it through a great Apple TV+ show called “Swagger” (it’s about a group of teens in a recreational basketball league),and the song is the intro.
Have a great rest of your Christmas Eve!!! If I don’t see you tomorrow, please have a very merry Christmas and happy holidays! Talk to you soon. Love you and miss you. 😊
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Merry Christmas to the Monterichards of CA from the Rooneys of PA!! Hope you guys have a great holiday!! Hugs!!
Merry Christmas! I hope Santa is good to Connor, she deserves everything on her list.
I’m totally with you on the takeout. I’m about to pick up burgers, ribs and apps from Chili’s. Anything to make life easier right now.
I just had a meltdown of sadness.
I’ve been surrounded by Covid cases at work so for a second year in a row I won’t be with my parents tomorrow. I know I’m being a baby but even at 51 I still need them, you know?
But the good news is I’m almost done wrapping, which is cool. I’m usually up late doing that.
Don’t get me started on the upper lip hair. I use depilatory and if I miss a Sunday night, it gets bad!
Enjoy that girl and that cat! 🎄❤️🎄
I had tried ALL the wax remover potions and gizmos, but the one that works best for me is a tiny battery-operated shaver that works in a flash and is so handy. I get the sun in the window and can see all of it, even the foot-long whisker hiding on my neck! Have even used it on my brows. That’s my solution, and I’m sticking to it!
Happy holidays to y’all from southernmostTexas!
That sushi looks soooo yummy! I would totally do take out sushi for Christmas eve, if only Dear Husband liked sushi, even a little bit.
In Germany Christmas Eve is where we do presents and the first main food extravaganza, but in our family it has always been things that don’t require anyone to stand in the kitchen preparing for hours, more like finger food. Sushi would fit right in!