Am I a Scrooge?

Before his transformation, Scrooge was a loner as well as a skinflint. I\’m not sure I\’m the skinflint that old Ebeneezer was; but I\’m definitely not a social butterfly.

I had little experience in socializing when I started school; and I had no idea how to make friends. Somehow I never seemed to fit in; and if I became a loner, it shouldn\’t be surprising.

About thirteen years ago, I developed strong sensitivity to \”fragrances\”; and for that reason I avoid social situations as much as I can. It\’s actually lucky that I\’m not a social animal.

I need to go to stores early to beat the crowds; and I need to wear filter masks when away from home. I was sick and tired of those things long before the current pandemic came along; and, like a Scrooge, I\’m tired of the cost of the things.

Now omicron is stampeding through the world; and I decided not to do any visiting on Christmas Day. I think it\’s wiser not to risk it. Besides, I have a hard enough time keeping to a proper diet at home.

Naturally I got some candy for Christmas; and am, of course, doing some nibbling in advance!

Ghirardelli Peppermint Bark

I found a variety pack of Ferrero Rocher® at the salvage store last Saturday, and snatched it up. I\’m keeping it for December 25; and have to keep my mind off of it until then. Today I got some other chocolates to eat; just a little box of three pieces. Now I really have to watch the carbs for the rest of the day!

Of course I want to go for a ride on Christmas. It\’s going to warm up a lot by then; so maybe my nose will give me a break!