Christmas Eve

I woke up at eight (I have been setting my alarm lately to form a routine even though I am not working, and some mornings I get up way before the alarm even goes off), made coffee, did dishes, and did some Christmas present wrapping while the tv was on. I only have gifts for the my ten nieces & nephews this year. Nothing for my siblings and their spouses, and nothing for my parents, except a promise. I plan on taking each couple out to dinner once I finally find a job suited to my skills and experience (alas, the time for being selective has long passed). Maybe I will win the lottery tonight... But no moping: more on tonight's family Christmas gathering later!