We had a real tree last year, it's a lot of work but I really enjoy having a real tree. We had a pretty small one. We have been debating this year just doing a mini tree but that just doesn't seem like Christmas to me.
But I could look into a smaller artificial one. I don't have that much space in my apartment anyway, so I imagine that'd be best.
so maybe I could just stay over Thanksgiving night or something and get them to decorate the day after, since I would've had those three days before to work on NaNoWriMo. 
I think until grandchildren start coming I am going to have to work and convince her to have a tree each year. 
My mom has set up a tree for the last two Christmas but I was very upset that year.
I love Christmas so much! I am in a Holiday mood now.
I'm sure it's the same for me. But thankfully my parents haven't ever said anything like, "Well, if we had grandchildren, we'd decorate for them."
My mom does a "Cookie Day" every December for all the little ones we know. A lot of my cousins are younger, and a lot of my mom's friends had children later in life. Now, two of my cousins have little girls as well. Anyhoo, she invites all the little girls, she invited the boys for a couple of years but they didn't enjoy it as much and they are older now so it's all girls. She makes gingerbread houses out of the kits they sell at Michaels or AC Moore and then gingerbread cookies. It's very cute. Tons of candy and frosting to decorate and they take them home. One year, my mom's friend even had a female swap at her house and we all decorated ginger bread houses because we wanted to get in on the fun! I have been a few years to my mom's and it's so much fun to watch them. Then after it's over, she will send them little photo cards in the mail of their creations. It's so sweet. I can't wait until I have kids that can go.
Though I honestly do think that upon marriage, I'd be much more insistent about Christmas decorating my own home, kids or no kids.
And I must say I have been having visions of making gingerbread houses with little nuggets. My mom did that with me and my brother, but we usually used graham crackers. I think I'd try the real thing.
Even aside from holidays, I'm just ready for fall. I'm ready for cool crisp evenings and curling up on my couch with a good book and a nice cup of hot tea.
But I remember working in corporate, and the general consensus was usually throw away.
My mom does a "Cookie Day" every December for all the little ones we know. A lot of my cousins are younger, and a lot of my mom's friends had children later in life. Now, two of my cousins have little girls as well. Anyhoo, she invites all the little girls, she invited the boys for a couple of years but they didn't enjoy it as much and they are older now so it's all girls. She makes gingerbread houses out of the kits they sell at Michaels or AC Moore and then gingerbread cookies. It's very cute. Tons of candy and frosting to decorate and they take them home. One year, my mom's friend even had a female swap at her house and we all decorated ginger bread houses because we wanted to get in on the fun! I have been a few years to my mom's and it's so much fun to watch them. Then after it's over, she will send them little photo cards in the mail of their creations. It's so sweet. I can't wait until I have kids that can go.
Okay, Jiri, I haven't read all of your responses...I know, I know, bad TK, but I just wanted to chime in on the tree thing...
DH works very near to a craft store.
That tends to "throw things away" that are still in pretty much good working order.
For example, all of my Christmas trees are now fake, and they all came from this place. One of them, literally, had one bad bulb, and once we fixed that, it was fine.
So my long convoluted point is, if you're feeling the budget cringe around the holiday season, and you're still interested, I can have DH keep an eye out for you. And I'd happily set you up, dear.
And before you all say, ewwww gross! These items aren't actually "in" the dumpster. Usually in their original packaging, set up next to it. I'm so shocked they don't donate.
And actually, there's a Michaels and a Big Lots both about five minutes away from me. I might have to keep an eye out at those places, too!
TK takes care of the tree.
I give you a starter ornament, Disney of course.
There you go. Insto Presto Christmas for Jiri's apartment!
I just had to say that although I do enjoy some of the old arcade games my favourites are by far adventure RPG games. I am currently 127 hours into one such game
I finally have a few minutes to breathe and enjoy your latest update.
I have often wondered about Disney Quest. I shall wonder no more about it.
My brother has Tetris on his phone and always plays it whenever he has to wait on something. Aside from finding online versions off and on throughout the years, I seriously think the last time I played Tetris was on the 8-bit Nintendo!
