Last night was the Bar Staff Christmas Party.  Not as wild as Zo's party the other night, but Joy had a good time - as we all did.  Honestly though, I think I'm having enough of parties.  There seem to more this year than before.  Which for business is a good thing, but some nights you just want to sit down and relax.

We put the "Closed for Private Function" sign on the door at 4PM and even turned away some people as we go things ready for last night.  It was nice to finish early, although I mostly finish around 4 anyway.  But the staff had a good time and a night off seemed to be just what everyone needed.  (except in my case where I've taken a few nights off and of course, just kicked off my two and a half day weekend)

I'm going with Zo to see Harry Potter tonight.  Sort of a date thing.  Actually, it's a real date thing to be honest.  We're not doing the pizza thing afterwards so we'll have to think of somewhere else to go.  Also, speaking of things to think about, I'm very proud of myself because I already bought a gift for our Secret Santa gift exchange.  We'll all get together either at my place or Zoey's before Joy and I leave for Canada next week.

Yup, this will be the FIFTH Christmas that Joy spends with me and my mom and brother.  She's almost become part of the family now. She even has her own stocking to open on Christmas morning.  In the past she's come up because her family really can't be bothered to celebrate so why not spend time with me?  She really likes it up in Montreal and I can tell she's looking forward to this year again.

Although Joy did mention to Zoey that maybe she should could come up too.  Zo already knows that while her mother might be okay with that idea, deep down inside she'd want her daughter to stay in Jersey.  My mom would be the same way if I told her that I wasn't coming home for Christmas.

Now, if you'll excuse me,  I have some cleaning to do.