Do you realize...

...that you are reading a one year old? Er, rather that a Pretty Cheap Dress is one year old today? :)

Yes, indeedee folks, it was one year ago today Pretty Cheap Dress and your host awoke awfully early in the a.m. for absolutely no reason at all. Shortly thereafter did it occur to me this statement was and is in fact untrue as, since I was awake and accomplishing nothing, why not partake in my favourite past-time, writing? It was as if something else in me woke and sought to get out and as the saying goes "No sleep for the restless." (Wait, looks like I just made that up too.)

And really, that sums up PCD: something I came up with at a time I didn't know why or exactly what for.
In light of said celebration, AbsolutelyRachel and I went to our favourite city secret for some Christmas shopping.

"Oh my gosh, Rach! Look at this sweater!," I said displaying a strange, seasonal find.

"Perfect for an Ugly Christmas Sweater Par~tee!" she chimed, followed by "Geez. Everyone's been to an Ugly Christmas Sweater Party this year but me..." (Personally, I would substitute "Fun" for "ugly", but that's just me.)

I informed her everyone but we as I have not been to an "Ugly" or "Fun" Christmas Sweater Party, ever.

I also have not been in or to half the "parties" I have outfitted; yet, this fact does not stop one from the belief and discovery of something good, even at times, before such ever exists.
I am not sure where this sense of hope comes from or just how to instill it, but do know we all need a little encouragement along the way.
To cite my brother, Vincent, a most fearless individual, wise beyond his years: "It's amazing to think how much would change if you would just do it."
You, me, we.
Here's to the Fun Christmas Sweater Parties yet to come and all the Pretty Cheap Dresses along the way.

Truly,

A Pretty Cheap Dress