Jingle All the Way: Adventures from Last Night's Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl!
Jingle All the Way: Adventures from Last Night's Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl!
You know that moment when you're covered in glitter, jingling with every step, and having the time of your life? That was me last night! Picture this: your favorite romance author decked out in what can only be described as a craft store's holiday section exploded onto a sweater, complete with enough jingle bells to announce my presence three blocks away. My husband, not to be outdone, transformed himself into a walking Christmas tree with garland and dangling candy canes (though I noticed a few went mysteriously missing as the night went on... 🤔).
I paired my musical ensemble with boots, leggings, and the most festive holiday socks because if you're going to jingle, you might as well be comfortable doing it!
Our merry band of revelers (including our amazing designated driver - always party responsibly, folks!) hit up three of our local pubs. Each stop brought holiday-themed appetizers and specially crafted festive cocktails. Pro tip: alternating each drink with water isn't just smart - it ensures you can actually remember all the fabulous sweaters you saw!
Speaking of those sweaters... chef's kiss The creativity! The lights! The pure holiday chaos! I'm pretty sure I saw one that could probably guide Santa's sleigh better than Rudolph.
You know what struck me as we jingled from pub to pub? How these are the moments that make their way into my books - not literally (though now I'm tempted to write a holiday rom-com involving an ugly sweater contest), but the laughter, the way strangers become instant friends over complimenting each other's ridiculous outfits, the shared joy of embracing the silly side of the season.
As a romance writer, these are the real-life moments that remind me why I love writing about love, community, and all the wonderfully awkward, perfectly imperfect moments in between.
Now excuse me while I try to vacuum up all this glitter... I have a feeling I'll be finding sparkles until Valentine's Day! ✨
You know that moment when you're covered in glitter, jingling with every step, and having the time of your life? That was me last night! Picture this: your favorite romance author decked out in what can only be described as a craft store's holiday section exploded onto a sweater, complete with enough jingle bells to announce my presence three blocks away. My husband, not to be outdone, transformed himself into a walking Christmas tree with garland and dangling candy canes (though I noticed a few went mysteriously missing as the night went on... 🤔).
I paired my musical ensemble with boots, leggings, and the most festive holiday socks because if you're going to jingle, you might as well be comfortable doing it!
Our merry band of revelers (including our amazing designated driver - always party responsibly, folks!) hit up three of our local pubs. Each stop brought holiday-themed appetizers and specially crafted festive cocktails. Pro tip: alternating each drink with water isn't just smart - it ensures you can actually remember all the fabulous sweaters you saw!
Speaking of those sweaters... chef's kiss The creativity! The lights! The pure holiday chaos! I'm pretty sure I saw one that could probably guide Santa's sleigh better than Rudolph.
You know what struck me as we jingled from pub to pub? How these are the moments that make their way into my books - not literally (though now I'm tempted to write a holiday rom-com involving an ugly sweater contest), but the laughter, the way strangers become instant friends over complimenting each other's ridiculous outfits, the shared joy of embracing the silly side of the season.
As a romance writer, these are the real-life moments that remind me why I love writing about love, community, and all the wonderfully awkward, perfectly imperfect moments in between.
Now excuse me while I try to vacuum up all this glitter... I have a feeling I'll be finding sparkles until Valentine's Day! ✨
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