Christmas
Hannukah
Kwanzaa
Xmas
Yule

Lots of people on this planet celebrate something at this time of year. I guess the Muslims also celebrate less queues, when the sales die down, as well.

Happy festive season to you, if you are someone doing something, I hope you received what you want. If not, due to religious reasons or just a general lack of spirit (boo, hiss), take a humbug from the jar, that's all you're getting this year.

It may not have been the best year for me, but I've been determined to make the most of it, so that when we come to 2012, I can really do well for myself and not think "what if..." about anything to do with 2012.

I've got a new canvas hanging in my bedroom now and perhaps I'll accompany that with some new shelves and perhaps even curtains / bed linen, since that would set to rest the redecoration process that I set about with some two years ago. I wouldn't say it cost me my relationship, but it didn't go anywhere towards helping matters. Still, that's behind me and somewhere out there is a new young lady, who will hopefully one day accept the title of "Mrs Coop", though I'll bet she doesn't know it yet... not that I'm stalking her, it's far too cold for that.

Sales start today, I won't be so silly to try and go shopping today, perhaps tomorrow, when we'll see if I can grab a bargain. Who knows.