A Very Different Holiday
Being unemployed during the holidays is somewhat bittersweet. Everyone in the baking industry knows that December is the month NOBODY gets a day off, family plans are put on the back burner, and holiday shopping gets squeezed in between the crocquembouches, the Buches de Noel and the billions of gingerbread men. We always used to wistfully wonder what it would be like to have a "normal" holiday, one where we could excitedly look forward to festive partying, driving around at night to see all the fabulous lights and decorations, and leisurely wrapping gifts while sipping hot buttered rums.
Well, for almost the first time in my adult life, I get to experience a Normal Holiday Season. Because I don't even HAVE a job. Therein lies the "bitter" part of the "sweet". And no, I have no burning desire to make cookies or fruitcakes at home. Alas, no job also means no dough (pardon the pun) so shopping is not on my To Do list. In fact, about the only thing on my To Do list is GET A JOB. So, that's been my focus.
But, in between perusing CraigsList and HospitalityJobs each day I've managed to get in some overdue reading and some little projects that have absolutely nothing to do with my idling career. I decided to deal with some jewelry I've had hidden away in a box for almost 30 years. Finally, charms have made a comeback, thanks to Tiffany's, Juicy Couture, etc. Waaay back before I became a Cake Girl, I thought I might be a Jewelry Girl. I became quite proficient at a beautiful type of jewelry called Cloisonne which proved far too labor intensive to actually make a living at but did leave me with a lot of pieces I never wore or sold. Brainstorm. How about just packing them all onto one amazing "charm" necklace? And there you have it. A necklace worthy of a festive party frock, should a party happen to pop up. Or maybe I'll just wear it with my Santa pajamas, sip some hot cider and watch It's a Wonderful Life. Doesn't get much better than that!
Happy Holidays to one and all!
Comments
those are beautiful! the hummingbird, the shell, the shading on the eggplant....
HB B
Beryl: What happened with JFP, I was so surprised that you closed, having so much beautiful talent, I wish you all the luck in the world, and thanks for gifting us with your beautiful webpage, A true inspiration.
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Beryl, I keep hoping for an update, and to know that you are OK.