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Christmas...The Day After Hangover or Hanging On

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Christmas...The Day After Hangover or Hanging On

Tis the day after Christmas so now what to do you do???

Some of you may be traveling home from a family visit or island vacation (sounds good!)

Some of you may be stretching out the holiday with more dinners and parties and family gatherings.

And some, I suspect many, may be ready for the holidays to be over and are ready to get back into their routine.

 

Even the big guy is taking a much-needed break!

 

surfing santa



And unfortunately, there are some for whom the holidays bring painful or sad memories. If you haven’t checked on them before the holidays, today might be a good day to do that.

 

When I was a little girl, I remember my aunt and mother dragging us to the stores for the After-Christmas sales. Today, I suppose it’s a simple matter of heading to Amazon or some other site for the sales.

 

You may also be celebrating Boxing Day!!!

 

The older I get, the more I’m ready to get on with it. Not that I don’t enjoy the holidays, and while I enjoy change, I do need to spend some time in my Kathy-routine world.

 

What about you?  

What are you doing today?

 

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Comments (27)

Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Kathy Streib,

Today is a re-group day! The kids were great about cleaning up last night before they left but now its time to unload the dishwasher and get things back to order. My oldest granddaughter goes back to NYC so want to see her one more time. I'm so blessed and thankful each day for my family and Geno even had a great day..exhausting but worth every minute of family love.

Dec 26, 2018 05:47 AM
Sharon Lee
Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN
Retired and loving life

Nothing really routine anymore for me. I just do some needed things like hanging my curtains back up. Putting away my little ceramic tree and ceramic snowmen.  Then doing anything that makes my little space more organized and efficient and easily accessible. I have done many changes over the  7 month's.

Then probably read.  Enjoy your Kathy routine. 

Dec 26, 2018 06:17 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Looks like Santa is about to get really wet, haha.  I am headed out for a nice hike!  Enjoy your day my friend!

Dec 26, 2018 06:37 AM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Good morning Kathy. I hope you had a great Christmas. Wishing you A Happy New Year.

Dec 26, 2018 06:40 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Good Morning Kathy,  I remember people buying wrapping paper the day after christmas at one halp off the price.

 

Dec 26, 2018 06:46 AM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Hi Kathy,
Happy day after Christmas.  I'm going to enjoy my Christmas decorations just a little longer then be ready to get on with the New Year.  

Dec 26, 2018 08:49 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Kathy,

No hangover, just a delightful celebration.  And yes, we are taking off today for Boxing Day...we could not go to the beach, we had major winds and high surf, and we would have been sandblasted...A

Dec 26, 2018 08:53 AM
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Merry Christmas Kathy!Merry Christmas!!

Wishing you and your loved ones Blessings through the Holiday seasons and the New Year!

We hope that 2018 has been a wonderful year for you and your family, hoping that you are enjoying some time to celebrate the holidays, and wishing you even more blessings in the new year!

The Crane Family and Woodland Companies

Dec 26, 2018 11:31 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

No hangover for me!

I have been fighting off a cold since the 23rd. It's hitting me hard today, but I still managed to meet my cousin and go visit our Aunt who is currently in a home. Aunty was so happy to see us. I'm so glad I forced myself to go.

 

Dec 26, 2018 12:00 PM
Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker
Elizabeth Anne Weintraub, Broker - Sacramento, CA
Put 40 years of experience to work for you

Well, I promised my neighbor I would come back over and help them eat leftovers. I slipped out yesterday without taking a big bag of food home with me, LOL. Every day in Hawaii is a celebration, though. The worst day in Hawaii is better than than the best day ever in Sacramento.

Dec 26, 2018 12:23 PM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

We are about partied out...ready to be "normal"!

Dec 26, 2018 03:33 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

I am so saturated in sugar and chocolate that today my brain felt like it needed a day off.  I had errands this morning, but have pretty much just hung around close to home today.  I feel a little better this evening.  Tomorrow is a new day.

Dec 26, 2018 06:17 PM
Beth Atalay
Cam Realty and Property Management - Clermont, FL
Cam Realty of Clermont FL

Hi Kathy Streib, definitely no hangover for me. I avoid stores after Christmas, don't need anything that bad.

Dec 26, 2018 06:44 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Kathy my stomach needs to get back to my normal routine, or I am going to need to look for some after Christmas cloths sales ...... LOL

Dec 26, 2018 07:32 PM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

To make the safer and less rushed; we spread it out a bit. Our kids don’t arrive at our house until New Year’s Eve and we celebrate Christmas that day. This saves a lot of bickering with in-laws 🤪

 

 

 

I hope you you had a merry little Christmas 🎄...

 

Dec 26, 2018 08:17 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Morning Kathy.

I went to the office for about 2 hours, no other agent came in, so I went to the casino.  Almost doubled my money, it was a great day

Dec 27, 2018 01:04 AM
faye schubert
Retired - Branson, MO
Living the Branson Lake Life

It was a travel day back home, with a husband with the stomach flu. We made it home safely and very thankful for that.

Dec 27, 2018 04:51 AM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

I guess it’s a little bit of both for me and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. To a great 2019!

faye schubert

Dec 27, 2018 12:54 PM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

I totally understand the travel aspect and hope everybody gets back safe and sound ready for the new year!

Dec 27, 2018 12:55 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Oh, I'm with you on the Kathy-routine - WHEW! I had zero time this year for the hangover that I typically do have. It's back to work and more than that, back to NORMALCY! ;-)

Dec 28, 2018 10:31 PM