Ho. Ho ho

 I don't know why I keep doing it every year, I just do it. I'm sure there's other folks who could do Santa Claus as well as I have not better but it's become my thing and I guess I don't mind owning it. Today was the independent living centers holiday party. I don't know how I let the morning get away from me I just did pretty soon I realized that I better get going or I was going to miss the party entirely and that can't be. I wanted to be there early enough to enjoy a leisurely lunch or whatever they're preparing this year. It's always something somewhat meager. They just want to make sure I get it before I have to do Santa Duty. In order to get to the center I either have to take surface streets which takes a long time on the bus that I really have to plan. There was no way I was going to be able to do surface streets this year so that means I'd have to take the train or first a bus to the train station then train station to 33rd Street and from there I'd have to book been over in my power chair two or three blocks which is quite a stint. I was waiting at the bus stop getting ready to catch my first bus and I was trying to send an image to somebody and I was sitting at the bus stop and I looked up and all the sudden the bus pulling away. I didn't even hear it come in I couldn't believe it I was going to be super late now if I had to wait another half hour. Then the bus stopped about 20 yards so down the street it took me a second to figure out he made me waiting for me so I took off as fast as I could go and sure enough he waited till I got there. I think he was trying to punish me for not being attentive when he pulled up. Kind of irked me but it got me back on schedule and I was able to do the train and the Scamper over from the bus stop on 33rd over to the the center. As well within the time limit that I needed to be got a fine Bowl of chili which is enough to get me through the afternoon.

When it was time Kim hustled me into the back room and changed me into the Santa suit. Kind of embarrassing that I'm putting on so much weight that I could barely get into the suit this year that is bad I need to make some resolutions and keep them. Finally it was time rolled into the large room and yelling Merry Christmas and finding a place to sit and then the picture taking started. There wasn't as many people in attendance this year so has been years past I thought that was interesting still seem to take forever. I was glad when we were done it's hard to be that happy for that long and even though I'm smiling underneath the beard it takes a lot out of me. I finally did one last ho and it was time to go. Kim got me out of the Santa suit and loaded me into the van and drove me over to my apartment. Another successful Santa event. This is my last major commitment of the holiday season now I should be able to kick back enjoy the rest of the year..