The day filled with errands. I walked out to get bread, stopped at the bank for a calendar, and mailed another gift. Doing the latter one at a time helps ease the shock at the cost of shipping this year. Crazy! I stopped at the new chocolate shop that opened this morning with the grand opening tomorrow. They were prepping for tomorrow and the place looks amazing. It has great light and a lovely etched window. I spoke with the local designer to tell him how inviting and warm the light was. The decor is understated but has an elegant feel. It was so nice to see the family business exand the retail outlet in town. This family were refugees from Syria who arrived here over several months about six years ago. This business began with a small gardening shed sized building where one man made the molded chocolages. The product line expanded to many types of bars and now to hand made artisinal chocolates that are so gorgeous. The factory and business in town employs around 100 people. Anyone who knows me might wonder why I frequent this shop. I don't eat chocolate, but I buy it for people who do <smile> Though, there is their Gold Bar which is white chocolate with caramel that is very yummy. <smile>
In the afternoon, I went up to campus to return the external camera on loan. I did some bits of printing and made an appointment for next week to discuss research process with a resource librarian. I'm trying to get my head back in the game. At the end of the day, I was tired. Feeling yucky this week left me a bit cranky, tired and frustrated that things that have approaching deadlines didn't move forward this week as planned. I keep telling myself that it wasn't due to my negligence or procrastination -- well, not this time <sigh>. I know I need to take my own advice and be kind to myself. Working on it. <smile>
I chose to share a melody that may not be as recognized as others from the larger work. The Nutcracker Suite performs around the world at this time of year. Years ago I saw it performed by the National Ballet of Caanda -- stunning. Keep safe. Enjoy!
Chocolate (Spanish Dance) from Nutcracker) -- The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
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