Posted December 13th, 2003 by Michelle

At work, and so unable to write as much as I’d like, or take the time I’d like, but I have to take my online opportunities when I can.

It’s hard to motivate oneself when there are so many darn parties to attend. It’s fun, though- I’m making up for all the invitations I’ve refused over the years. Tonight is the winery party. The bus picks us up at 4:30 and then we are off to San Francisco. I’m hoping it will be an uncomplicated good time. Tomorrow is Christmas with my Dad, Monday is the holiday dinner with the Estate House staff, and then Tuesday I fly to New York. My friend Hayley always says that the best possible situation is doing something you’ve been looking forward to, but in that same moment have yet another good event in the near future. I feel pretty lucky right now, as far as that goes. Every day in New York will be a day spent with super good people.

Every day ahead of me has something I want to do, people I want to see.

Last night was a party at the wine Co-op here in St. Helena, and everyone who stores wine there was invited. It was a huge warehouse, and everyone in the biz had to bring a bottle of wine. There were round tables dotted all over the floor covered in about a hundred different bottles. Every table had an opener attached, and we walked around and tried everything enticing. Which was many a bottle. I saw a bunch of people I’d seen at other events, danced a little bit, drank some terrific wine. Not a bad time. If only I had a digital camera, and a high-speed internet connection, I too could decorate my blog in Ianesque style.

I’m hoping for snow on Christmas, hoping everyone digs the stuff I got them. Hoping I can make some good New Year’s resolutions.