A Christmas of firsts

Merry Christmas Eve-Eve to you, Good Reader.

Having some things on my mind, thought I would share. For those of you that don't know, it's been a busy time lately in the Bub household. Mom Bub was in and out of the hospital for over 2 months (hopefully that is at an end). We are all glad she is still here to spend Christmas with, don't get me wrong. But add in work, a sinus infection and just general life and well, you can understand why some things fell to the side.
I usually have Christmas Cards for the people I work with or can hand deliver. But, this year, everybody got an electronic one. I know some people look down upon electronic cards, but I honestly do not understand why. Nothing to throw away, nothing to feel guilty about. Sure, maybe you are like my parents and put the cards up around your house. I can understand that, but you can print out the electronic and put that up if you like. Anyway, like I said, everybody got an electronic one. If they don't like it, eh.
My house is a mess right now. Trying to get things down for Christmas. Shopping, working on gifts (story I can't go into right now, one of the recipients might be reading this) and all the things I mention above have played into this situation. Given I have the next three days off, I figure to get things back on the track. I'm kind of glad that nobody comes to visit right now, nobody can see this. Mind you, it's not horrible, just looks like it needs to be cleaned.
Went to the wallymart earlier tonight, just for kicks. Kind of bored about the Fortress, so I went out to "feel the living night" as Geddy used to say. Wasn't as bad as I thought but ... oh my. The things you see. Actually saw some good things and people, so I'll just say it was entertaining and leave it at that.
So, in addition to the usual shopping, I did some extra shipping. I had been talking to an ex, testing the waters and what not. I saw something that they wanted and I purchased it for them. I got a text saying it was too much, can't repay, blah, blah blah. I said nothing was said about repaying, just enjoy it, maybe we could spend some time together soon. Then 3 days later, I got a rather surprising email from that same person. Somehow my gift raised near literal Hell, it was being returned, should have never accepted it and to never contact them again. Needless to say, the slap to the face is still felt. I am 42 years old and I have NEVER had a real gift given back to me. (Sure a couple of gag gifts but that was intended all in fun) It's been a mess trying to get that gift back to the place I bought it from online with lots of headache. But to be fair, let me add something, this person's reaction involved their kids. Not quite sure what went on, but apparently it was some sort of explosion. I can't tell you everything because, as usual, I don't know it. So, pissed off (and feeling pissed on), I took this person at their word. I deleted their phone number, email(s), address and off every online connection we had (facebook, google+, etc). I understand watching out for your kids, but .... I would say this person might regret ever trying to contact me for anything but I know they never will. Besides, they probably wouldn't like what I have to say to them.
Well, there's more to write but I woke up early and am starting to get a bit tired. Re-typing far too many words here. So, I'll wrap up and put this post to bed. I hope you have a very Happy "What-ever-you-celebrate" on the upcoming holiday. Spend time with your friends, family and loved ones and think about the ones who used to be there. Try to make somebody's holiday their version of the Christmas you remember from your childhood.
As always, be good to yourselves.