It's a good thing I didn't write this morning. I was weepy and having a pity party. And that was after putting on makeup. Then I read Crusty's blog and cried again. But that was then.

Today was so long. It felt like 12 hours instead of 8. Two 11-7 days in a row are very hard. Especially when you're eating cookies and candy and donuts between clients. Sugar high and sugar low. There's just so much food in the salon this time of year. Anyway, today went smoothly. No cancellations, no no-shows like yesterday. I have brought home an unbelievable amount of gifts, and they're spread out around the tree. Actually, they're the only things under the tree as I haven't done any wrapping yet. I have some work to do. I'll wrap all of Emily's because the unwrapping is so fun. The rest of the gifts will go in fancy bags. I don't anticipate it taking too long.

I can't wait till the work part of tomorrow is over. No Borders, unfortunately. I'll miss that, but there's too many people out shopping and the parking lot will be crazy. I'll stop by Starbucks on my way home to get the caffeine I'll need. Tomorrow starts the cooking for Sunday's dinner.

My plan for the remainder of the night? Wrap a few gifts to bring to work tomorrow, then read the blogs I'm so behind on. I'll be back tomorrow!