It's over already?

[mugglechump]

As usual, the weekend is too short. I can't believe I have to go back to work tomorrow. I don't want to! Bah. How many weeks until The Gathering? A little over two? Still too far.

I mailed most of my LJ friend cards and whatnot on Saturday. I have three things left to mail for people I know here, and I haven't even shopped for out of town family yet. Blergh. I did go to the mall today, which I usually enjoy at least a little. Not today. I just wasn't in the mood. Managed to buy a few things, but not a lot. The things I've ordered online (God bless the internet!) should arrive in a few days. I should see if there's more I can take care of online. It's so much simpler.

My yearly debate over whether to get my father a gift for either his birthday or Christmas Hannukah (Dad converted a several years ago) is raging. He sends me a check every year for Christmas. A fairly substantial one. However, I only talk to him about twice a year - when I call him. We used to get together for dinner around the holidays with my two brothers, James, and Meredith. Dad stopped bothering with that a few years ago. He used to give me a check and a small collection of nice tree ornaments (which he'd drop by my mom's house), but last year I just got the check. Don't misunderstand, it's not a matter of my being greedy. I appreciate what he gives me no matter what it is. It's just that every year is less and less personal. He has zero interest in his grandchildren (Meredith and my niece, Elizabeth). His wife doesn't like my brother, Chris, so Chris isn't allowed in Dad's house if Barbara's there. I haven't been invited to their house in several years. Dad claims this is because he doesn't want to inconvenience me by asking me to drive the hour and change into DC. So yeah, I can never decide if I ought to send him a gift (I usually do, though). One-sided relationships are very draining.

Wow, hadn't meant to delve into that tonight. I think I'll quit now before all my issues decide they need attention.