The Post-Holiday Let Down

The rushing around shopping, merry making, getting over a cold and making up the spare room are over. I'm left standing here with my maracas not sure what to do next.

 Especially because my work as a real estate appraiser has slowed down with the increase in interest rates (no one is in a big rush to refinance at the moment). I feel like I went from 100MPH to screeching into a parking lot, not sure which way to go next.

So naturally, my instincts directed me to the nearest thrift store for guidance - I am acutely aware this is not the professional help I should be seeking.

When I spotted this guy, it made me feel better I was not the only one who may have overindulged during the holidays.

This Santa seems pretty angry about being left on the discount rack...but I do see why he may have been passed over for more jolly representations of St Nick.

This Santa is worn out.

This poor guy lost his nose. Again, I see why he may have ended up in the half-off section.

This little drummer boy looks as lost as I feel right now.

This jack-o-lantern is shocked he was put in the wrong holiday section.

For now, I am focusing on increasing my merchandise (NOT this jack-o-lantern) in my Etsy Shop and will take advantage of a lighter schedule to put my head down and get the next book started.

I wish you a lovely start to 2023