here alone with ms. orangehead. somewhere up north there's a party going on with lots of food, drink, and merriment... but, i get to spend christmas eve and day here with my kitty. i'm on call...therefore...on the 24/7 hospital leash should an emergency arrive for which my services are needed.

it's alright though. i did get to spend yesterday with my mom and i finally got to see my nephew (who'll be 2 in Feb.) what a doll he is. such a beautiful boy--well behaved and very kind.

so, while it'll be a quiet night (hopefully, unless i get called in) it's okay. i've got candles burning, tuned into cd 101.9 (nyc's smoothe jazz station that's playing christmas tunes), and a nice cup of tea. just finished dinner (Mom packed a nice goody bag for me filled with her home cooking) and my nephew (the budding pastry chef) packed some homemade cookies (that are so dang good, he should sell them to the bake shops). i'm relatively safe, warm, cozy, my kitty is safe, fed and warm. i've got what i need and i'm grateful.

all is bright...