'Twas The Year Before Christmas (1997)

'Twas the year before Christmas

Nineteen Ninety-Seven.

Life's going well...

It's practically heaven.

The year's been a busy one

But everything's great.

There's just too much to do...

That's why I sent this so late!

I'm still working hard

For Maximizer Technologies.

I'm learning the sales ropes

And I make no apologies!

I'm the regional manager

For the Southern U.S.

I can manage the territory;

Now I need to work on the stress!

I'm working with Christy;

She's my partner and friend.

We used to be roommates

But, sadly, that came to an end.

So I moved right downtown

Into the heart of Dallas.

I've got a great new apartment;

It's like my own little palace.

I live with my friend Richard.

He's always on the go.

We don't see much of each other

Except at the parties we throw!

It's fun living in the city.

And the nightlife is grand.

I like all my neighbors...

It's just the rent I can't stand!

I've still got my Jeep

And she's running great.

The mileage is awful,

But I love that V-8!

I've kept my weight down,

Though it's not always easy.

I miss the pizzas and beer

And those nachos so cheesy.

My plan for the next year

Is to work hard and have fun.

And to have more accomplished

When the day is all done.

I hope your season is merry

And your new year a blast.

If `98 is like this year,

It will go by real fast!