I had a LOVELY day! Woke up late and went to the gym and cycled on the spinner machine for about 2 hours, while watching CNN and MTV. It's still too icy outside (roadwise) to bike, I can handle the temperatures, not the unsafe roads with patches of ice. I may try again tomorrow.
I went to a colleague/friend's house for a really lovely holiday party - it was an intimate evening of sorts, she is a dear friend - and her home, such a beauty. Puts any level of my minimalistic domestic life to shame, the place was immaculate, not to mention uber-decorated. I was beyond impressed. We were all completely pampered by all the food and drinks, and the treat to watch Polar Express in her customized home theater. The movie was an amazing animation, but the pleasure of watching it in such a geared environment of theater seats (leather reclining with cup holders, with comfy throws), complete surround sound. I felt I WAS in a theater. What am I saying...it WAS a theater...it's a dedicated room in the house with steps and rows, and movie posters. I need to take her up on that experience more often. Spoiled me. Once you've had that, you can never go back. Ha!
I wished I stayed longer but I had to jet - to finish the last of my silly cookbook ordeal (trimming and binding). I worked into the wee hours finishing this, and another sigh of relief as I finished, another milestone behind me. I will make a more concerted next year to make this a full publication - hardback. It's in the works.
Tomorrow will be more of the same, except I'm heading over to my parents house for a birthday dinner they are preparing for me...what I understand...Paella. Licks my chops. I love visiting my parents - they are a cute warm couple, lots of smiles and stories.