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The aftermath. Breathe... Ah. Christmas over. Now to get through New Year and we will have made it. Survived another one. Apocalypse and all.

Had a really good day yesterday. Got the kid up around 8 and we made present opening last for 2 hours. We relaxed opened our gifts, had cinnamon rolls, and laughed. I wish I had someone to share it with like last year, but I still had a good time. She headed over to her grandmother's at around 1 and I took a much needed nap. When she got home we played one of our gifts - Epic Mickey 2. That was fun. Then off to the traditional Chinese food dinner. We are boring but who cares.

I would say that the only damper on yesterday was me thinking about last year and having XTGF here to share it. I miss that aspect of it. But you know it is what it is.

Ripped some of the new DVDs I got for Christmas (2 from myself and one from the kid) and cleaned the house a little. Today I am going to work until I get this stupid cube I am working on complete and then hopefully be able to take the rest of the week off. I will work as long as needed today. I would rather work 12-14 hours today and get a couple days off then stress out the rest of the week. I may not be smart enough to get it all done though. I am hitting some snags that may require additional assistance. But if that's the case, fine, I will at least have done all I can do.

Heard from a number of people yesterday wishing me a merry christmas. Probably about 15-20 total which felt really nice. Helped to keep my mood elevated. I also have a party on Friday to look forward to which is helping. Then the nice part is no show until Monday. Nothing this weekend. That will be fun. I really do want to get this house cleaned and organized this week.

We also have planned our next Disney trip - Jan 18th. I was supposed to be out of town starting on the sixth but that hasn't been confirmed yet. I am hoping I can hold off on going anywhere cold but you know how that goes.

Huh. I just realized, I am still doing okay. Nothing I have written today is really sad or depressing. Nor is it manic or stressed out. Not bad old man, not bad.