If my house were clean, I'm sure I'd feel better. I probably will spend the better part of tomorrow cleaning. Its my only day I won't have to work up until Christmas Eve. Tempted by the potential for an increase on my paycheck, I've decided, like a moron, to cover a co-worker's shift on Sunday. Didn't I just tell myself I'd work on better late than never Christmas cards?
Since I began working at the pool, I'm used to taking off the last two weeks while we are in between lesson semesters. It always meant I could relax at the end of the year and enjoy the holidays. This year however, being in unemployment survival mode, I'm choosing to pick up extra shifts through the end of the year. I'll take off Christmas Eve through the weekend, but I've created a pile of projects to keep me busy otherwise.
Of course as we get closer to family arriving, I'm realizing, I shouldn't have agreed to this. I would feel better if I had more time to clean, bake and get into party mode. Although I tend to want to go overboard, so perhaps scaling back my preparation time is a good thing after all. I need to remember I have a house full of men who can help me clean too!
Christmas Eve, I'll be getting up earlier than any human should, and preparing to go on the local news. If you pick up NBC 15 out of Madison, you'll see me being interviewed regarding our family swim food drive. My boss couldn't make it and our marketing person didn't feel comfortable going on camera.
I'm doing it, because frankly, when it comes down to it, I don't care how fat and old I'll look on camera. I just want people to bring food donations for the food pantry!!! I've come to really understand why so many families have to rely on food pantries.
I'm asking my husband to go with me, and I think the boys should go too because I could then turn the opportunity into a homeschooling "field trip."
"Let's check out a TV station kids!"
I'm sure they are not going to want to get up that early, and plus someone has to stay home and tape it. DH is already predicting it will be the most requested video during our Christmas visits with extended family.
... MUST FOCUS ON THE GREATER GOOD!
... MUST FOCUS ON THE FACT THIS HUMILIATION IS FOR CHARITY...
I probably shouldn't bring my kids because they are already hoping something crazy happens and the clip ends up on You Tube. I could just see them trying to make me laugh off camera or something worse.
I don't need 15 minutes of fame via a viral video. Really, I don't. I'm not going to scream if a lizard jumps on me or puke my guts out. Its going to be a boring lady, who needs a haircut and a little more makeup, talking about how you can swim for free if you bring in two non-perishable food donations.
It's not like its my first time on TV. I was on Bozo's Circus and even got to play Bozo's Buckets! Thankfully VCR's weren't around back then!!
7 comments:
You/ll be great, Dawn!! Wish I could see it here - I'll be cheering you on, anyway!! You go girl!! Put those men to work! Mine can't see what needs to be done, but will do what he is asked to do. Give them a list and let them do it!! Nice that you will have family for the holiday. Our house feels empty these past years. We could go north, but hate the cold and snow... our bad. Can't wait to hear all about your TV experience!! Hugs.
That's so neat that you're doing the interview. You'll do great. Can't wait to hear how it went. Have fun doing it!
What a wonderful opportunity for you, that's great. You will do just fine and I do hope the family will join you even if that means getting up early lol. Look forward to hearing all about it.
Even tho you'll have less time to prepare for Christmas, I am sure that what needs to be done will get done. The extra stuff that may not get done, will be just that........extra. :o)
I am sure you'll do very well during the interview. I'm sure you'll get your point across about the importance of the food drive. :o)
You were on Bozo's Circus?! I think I'm jealous. lol
I've been rather stressed for some things in the past two weeks but now it looks better. I only have a few more things to do for Christmas and that feels good.
I hope you get things sorted out for Christmas. There's still time left. Take care and have a good Monday!
Don't be jealous. I won 9 pounds of Bozo Beef hot dogs.
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