The storms have gone, but the travel chaos hasn’t left yet. Unfortunately, the buses aren’t running – and neither are many trains. The kids at one of the neighboring apartment complexes have a sense of humor – and built a snowman at the bus stop. Although – it’s possible that it’s not a snowman – but someone stranded, waiting on the bus for quite a while.
Last nights snow has shut nearly everything down in Dublin, amounting to 6-8 inches with drifting in places. Hardly anyone is out, except myself and the dog, and he is one happy fella running about in the snow. He hasn’t stopped grinning since we went outside.
There’s more due in the next few hours – you can see it on the far edges of the pictures – but for now, it’s bright, clear, pristine, and beautiful. Yes, it’s the morning after – and despite all the “don’t drive” warnings, the “travel chaos” alerts, the “we’re running out of water so we have to shut it off (more on that later)” worries – I can’t help but smile.
Why? Because winter is my favorite time of year – not because of Christmas, or New Years – because somehow, when it Snows, it’s easy to Believe in Magic.
December 10th, my company hosted a black tie Christmas party (I’m one of the ladies in Red, naturally) with the theme of “Casino Royal”. While some people would say it’s a bit extreme cost wise for those attending, I personally spent ~200 euro for my dress, shoes, makeup, and everything. For me, that once a year cost of the outfit and really getting to go out on the town looking super-de-dooper. There’s plenty of pictures up on my flickr site that you can peruse through if you’re signed in and one of my contacts (click here). Otherwise, Here’s a few pictures for you…
I’d like those chips now, please.
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Table decorations
Our Menu.. of tasty goodness
Tony & Me looking Fab!
Dancing, Dancing, Dancing
Burning the Midnight (ok it was 3am when I got home) Oil
Happy Holidays from this Miss Claus.