Cookies, mistletoe, and why New Yorkers clam up in the elevator

1. What is one new holiday tradition you'd like to establish, or one you've established recently, say in the last year or two?
No traditions to speak of yet. We got our first Christmas tree this year, so we put on "Fireplace For Your Home", which is on Netflix. Tom laughed when we put it on, but agreed a few minutes into decorating that it was much better than the evening news playing in the background.

And, the they put the trailer on Youtube. For those who don't take their fireplaces too seriously.

2. It's the second week of December. Have you sipped a cup of eggnog yet this month? Wrapped a gift? Opened a gift? Kissed someone under the mistletoe? Lit a candle? Eaten a Christmas cookie? Seen Santa in person? Watched a Christmas movie or special? Read scripture relating to the birth of Jesus?
I'm partway through my Advent reading plan, and finally setting into the comforts of the season. Tonight we're having a movie night and hot chocolate will be had. Candles will be lit, and a corny Christmas movie just might be on. But... I don't even know where I could find mistletoe, does anyone really do that?

3. Do you think it's better to be an adult or a child at Christmastime? Explain.
An adult! When I was a child I just loved the lights and presents, and that was it. No understanding of why it was such an unimaginable act of love. I will gladly accept the Christmas gift given that night :)

4. It's often said, 'Good things come to those who wait'...agree or disagree? Why?
Agree. We don't know what we want, and oftentimes when looking back you realize how silly that thing was. And you're grateful for how things worked out in the end.

5. What's the last sweet thing you baked? Did you keep it, take it to a party/event, or give it away?
Oh, many many Christmas cookies have been baked, eaten and given away.

6.  This question comes to us courtesy of Jhona who blogs over at The Red House at the End of the Lane. Everyone hop over and say hi to Jhona this week!  Here is her question... "I heard an actor talk about how he makes a conscious choice to talk to people in elevators.  He chooses to connect, make eye contact, and converse. Do you talk to people/strangers when you're in an elevator or any other place where you might have to wait together? Why or why not?"
I work above a bank, so when I get into the elevator I most times will say something like 'going to the bank?" Not because I care, but because I want them to get to the right place (the 2nd, not the 3rd floor). In NYC, we avoid unnecessary conversations. Not because we are mean, but because if you've lived here a decent period of time, you know better. Moving here from rural PA, I wanted to talk to everyone, but after several times of accidentally saying something benign to a crazy or psychopathic person, you decide to keep quiet.

7. Are you on the naughty or nice list this year? What put you there?
I don't believe in Santa, so his list doesn't really apply to me.

8. Insert your own random thought here.
I found out that I did NOT miscarry! It was probably a combination of a (very) painful visit from my aunt and wondering why I hadn't gotten a positive yet (after I had perceived many indicators that I was pregnant). So, thanks everyone for prayers and keep them coming. This time though, for my sanity and a clear head in this process. Just because the first two pregnancies happened immediately, doesn't mean the next will. Have to keep reminding myself of that.


So tell me...
Do you have (and where did you find) mistletoe?
Have you watched "Fireplace for your home" yet on Netflix?

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