Wednesday started bright and early. Well, it was early but it certainly wasn't bright. Waking up at 3am every morning came in handy, however. I was able to catch the lunar eclipse. Had not planned on getting up for it, but since I was up already, out into the cold I went. Then I realized that pajamas would not keep me warm enough so it was back inside to get a coat and slippers.
I tried to capture the beauty of the event, but my cameras just did not do it justice. One day I will learn how to work all of my cameras so that I do not miss any more spectacular shots, but for now this will have to do.
I stood out in the cold for about 40 minutes before coming to my senses! The eclipse was spectacular and I am so happy that I was able to experience at least a part of it.
Tuesday was a stay at home night. I canceled tutoring for Tuesday and Wednesday because my to-do list was stretching into the next millennium! Staying at home allowed for at least a few things to get accomplished, one of which was the addressing and mailing of some holiday cards. Actually, I think I had addressed the cards last year but never got them in the mail. Perhaps I should do that every year.
A quick trip to the post office got everything out in the mail. A quick trip to Starbucks got me good and caffeinated. Just what I needed to help me accomplish a few other things.
The evening ended with a date to watch "The Polar Express". I had always loved the book and now the movie is one of my favorites. Staying up to watch the movie kept me up a little later than I had anticipated. Sleep deprivation early in the week is not good. But, going to bed later means I have a better chance of actually sleeping through the night. That's a good thing!
I drifted off to sleep with the soundtrack from the "The Polar Express" replaying in my mind.
