how am I doing?

Pretty good actually. I got my book club book on Monday, and had it finished by Wednesday noon, six hours to spare for book club. Not only that, it was WOnderful, and I never would have picked it on my own, but that is WHY I love book club so much, because I get introduced to these great reads. This one was Sleeping with Schubert by Bonnie Marsden and it was about a woman who becomes co-inhabited by the spirit (mind?) of Franz Schubert. I like some classical music, love music in general, so the premise was appealing, the characters were well-drawn, not always like-able, but realistic, and the writing was very good, fast paced, II never got bored. Do I believe in spirits coinhabiting one body or a 'walk-in' phenomenon if you prefer? I have no opinion to its validity. It hasn't happened to me or anyone I know, but I cannot discount its possibility.
The christmas present acquisition is going slow. I have become reclusive, and so that means I haven't been going out to shop. I know I need to, but I may have to torture my housemates (husband and daughter, not cats) by bringing them along, just to get enough energy to do it. I could use the help. However, I did order stuff on-line, and I did wrap what I have at home, so I am doing well, I think.
I unpacked from the last trip and washed all the laundry. didn't necessarily put it all away...but I just have to pack again anyway, so why NOT let it sit on my bed another night or two rather than having a fun sleepover in the drawers. Think of it as camping...for clothing. Weird, I know.
I did do some fun things: I watched a DVD I have had for two years, and now I finally saw it. I also put on my Vince Guiraldi (Peanuts Christmas) CD because it is the ONE that makes me think of the upcoming season with fondness, nostalgia, and the true meaning of giving gifts. May that peace be with me (and you!) as we shop in the next week...