I hate WINTER

I'm feeling a little down.  Not like "down" on the couch, watching TV for 14 hours a day like I've been doing for the past 4 weeks.  But "down" like I'm tired of gray skies, no sunshine, nothing to do.  I went to AC yesterday.  I was in the neighborhood and I had to stop by for my fry sauce "fix".  Lanny was a little bummed.  You know, business is slow, it's that time of the year.  It's always one step forward and two steps back.  I tried to cheer him up by telling him about this AWESOME bakery in Provo (Sweet Tooth Fairy--it's by sam's club--how convenient).  He didn't really care much about the bakery.  apparently he is not motivated by oatmeal cookies like I am.

I talked to my mom yesterday, too.  She was with Brandi and they were both a little down with the weather and nothing to do.  

Kelli, down the street keeps commenting that she is feeling tired of being cooped up with sick kids, too.    

I thought it was just me with my swollen, discolored foot.  But I think it's everyone!  tired of winter.  Tired of cold.  Tired of being tired.

My hand hurts.  arthritis.  I know, I'm getting old.  Falling apart.  But when my hand is sore that means the weather is about to change.  I looked at the forecast and that darn ground hog was right.  More winter.  snow is on it's way.  I can't take it!!  

So, this is what I want to do about it...

it's my birthday in 20 days.  And I'm throwing a little party.  Not the typical party where everyone shows up with presents and we eat cake and ice cream until we're sick.   This little celebration is different.  This party is me putting together my own gift.    If you want to participate in my party this is what you have to do:

reply to this post and I will put your name in a hat one time.

OR

send me an email with a funny story.  about me. or you. or us.  whatever you want.  If you send me an email I will put your name in the hat two more times.  (3 if you can make me laugh outloud)

OR

send me a real letter.  in the mail.  with a stamp.  I LOVE to get mail--not bills.  real mail.  If I get a letter from you in my mailbox I will put your name in a hat three more times.

So, I am going to spend the next 20 days gathering up some of my favorite things and putting together my own birthday gift.  I will keep adding your names into my "hat" for each time you contact me according to the directions.  The contest ends on February 27 at midnight. On February 28 (the day AFTER my birthday) I will draw a name out of the hat.  That will be the winner of my ultimate birthday package.  I will mail it out to the winner on March 1.  

See, this is so fun.  I'm so excited.  I haven't had this much fun since I was sitting on the beach in December enjoying the sun, while it snowed in Utah.

So, don't worry if this is lame.  I know my mom will participate.  she always sends me a card for my birthday!!  I'm going to go sit by my mailbox and plan my package.