Advent 2025 - Day 13

[wiseheart]

Otherwise known as St. Lucia's day. The day when you're supposed to plant the germinated wheat seeds, so that they'd sprout on Christmas Day.

First of all, I want to thank everyone who wished us luck with the concert and crossed various appendages. I'm happy to report that it worked! We got every piece right, I managed not to mess up my tiny little solo part in the Coventry Carol, and people were enthusiastic about the performance. Phew! That was another great chip off my shoulder.

Eldest cousin, who was supposed to visit us with his son tomorrow cancelled the visit. He caught some sort of virus and doesn't want to share it with Mum, which is very considerate of him. On the one hand I don't mind having a quiet day after this week - even if we're planning to do the laundry and I'm planning to use the unexpected time off for some baking. On the other hand I'd have preferred to bring all my obligations behind me and have some peace and quiet next week.

Ah, well, at least I'll be able to write my Christmas cards tomorrow and post them on Monday. I've already selected them and prepared/decorated the envelopes, so it ought to be possible.

Comments

[noadvertising.livejournal.com]

None of our relatives care about germs they might bring into our house- I am well aware that I am not ninety plus yet and will surely not get this old. Especially since all warnings the family has about my problems with non-existing body's defences and asthma, which make such infections worse. It's very considerate of your relatives to postpone the visit!

[wiseheart.livejournal.com]

Well, my cousin is around 80 himself, so perhaps that fact has made him more considerate. :)

[meathiel]

Good to hear it all went well.

[wiseheart.livejournal.com]

After the disastrous practice on Tuesday this was certainly a nice surprise. 😊

[adafrog.livejournal.com]

Yay! Glad you did well at the concert.

[wiseheart.livejournal.com]

So am I, honestly. There were days when we thought we'd have to cancel the whole thing. This was our very own Christmas miracle. 🤩

[adafrog.livejournal.com]

:D

[red-day-dawning.livejournal.com]

I have a specific dislike for people who knowingly visit when they are ill. Most considerate of your relative to spare you all!
Glad to hear all went well with your choir. It must be nerve-wracking to perform for an audience.

[wiseheart.livejournal.com]

Cousin Steve is a decent guy. Also around 80 himself, so he knows to be careful.

As for performing for an audience, yes, it's a bit stressful, but I love it nonetheless.

[elwenlj.livejournal.com]

There is a flu epidemic here, in the UK, so I am trying to stay clear of crowds. Your cousin is very wise to stay away.

[wiseheart.livejournal.com]

We've got all kinds of viruses going around over here, too. Which is why I always wear a mask if I have to use public transportation or enter any shops.

[curiouswombat.livejournal.com]

I'm so glad that the concert went well. I hope you have enjoyed your quiet day.