1. Sleep
2. Eat
3. Shop
4. Crossword puzzle
5. Read
6. Play with Cleo
7. Make Christmas cards
8. Clean
9. Download random applications for my computer
10. Blog…oops. I gave in.
One more final to go. It’s tomorrow at noon in case anyone wants to say a prayer.
Around Christmas time I really get the urge to shop, which is normal, but it really stinks that I don’t have any money to speak of. So what I did instead was go “shopping” for things to put on my Christmas list. Everyone in our family is required to make a list and send it out, and I can’t imagine doing Christmas shopping without them. I make sure to make mine complete and send it out to everyone, not just my mom, well in advance every year. :)
In case you’re interested, or even if you’re not, these are some things that I came up with this year.
>Of course, Gilmore Girls – seasons 4, 6, and 7. Also House season 3.
>The JBL Spot speakers for my computer.
>Over the Rhine CD’s Snow Angels and Live From Nowhere Vol. 2.
>The microdelivery peel by Philosophy.
>The women’s tweed pleated lady coat from Gap.
>Running shoes, specifically Nike Shox Navina.
>I am in desperate need of some sunglasses, and I really like these from Anthropologie.
And finally, what I want most of all that I’m not really expecting to get (but if I don’t get I will surely save up and buy myself)…
>The Garmin GPS. It is amazing and I am in love with it.
So, what’s on your Christmas list?
Hi. Yes, it’s me. Thank you to those of you who are still reading this. If you are wondering what I’ve been up to, the answer is: school and work, mainly. If I’m not at school or doing something for school, I’m probably working, because I have no money. Well, now I have a little money, but not much.
OK, I’ve been doing a tiny bit more than that, like spending time with my boyfriend and my family, running, reading, cleaning, and cooking, but mainly it’s been school and work.
So I’ve been thinking about updating here, and earlier today I had a whole list of things to post about. But then I went and bought a ton of supplies to make my Christmas cards, went with my boyfriend and bought a whole ton of groceries, and spent the last hour and a half organizing his refrigerator and pantry, and then cooking chili. So now I am tired, and I am going to relax and watch an episode of The Office.
I’ll be in touch again soon, promise!
My roommates Amanda, Courtney, and I are hosting a game night at our apartment tonight, so we decided we wanted to decorate the place for Christmas first. We all love the holidays and are very excited about it. So this morning, before Courtney woke up, Amanda brought out her share of the decorations, which include some creations she hand-painted herself.
When Courtney woke up and emerged from her room, this was (more or less) the conversation that followed:
Courtney: (sarcastically) Ahh, the ceramics. I’ve missed them.
Amanda: I just don’t see how you don’t think they’re cute!
Courtney: Um, well, hmm…
Amanda: I mean do you see how much work I put into this? Look at the bricks on the house, you don’t just paint that one color. And the wood, look at the texture! And this bow on top…
Courtney: Yes, the BOW on top is lovely.
Amanda: OK, it’s not like I would go out and buy something like this already painted!
Courtney: Oh, well, that’s something, I mean, I AM glad to hear that. Because if it’s sentimental, if you painted it when you were a little kid–
Amanda: When I was 17.
Courtney: I’m gonna go with a little kid, trying to give you the benefit of the doubt here.
In the end the snowman, the house, and the Santa’s Express train got to stay. All the rest either have to go into Amanda’s room or back into the box.
I like my roommates because they’re funny, and they indulge my need for symmetry when it comes to decorating, which is extremely important.
For Thanksgiving Boyfriend David and I spent a good part of the day over at my parents’ house with my family. I helped my mom cook while he hung out with the boys. Then we ate a yummy meal and were satisfied:
After dinner we went out to visit his family at his aunt and uncle’s house. They live in the country and had this giant hay bale turkey set up, so we had some fun with it! Here we are with David’s brother Chris, Chris’s girlfriend Kim, and his dog Sydney. Sydney jumped up there all by herself, by the way!
To see the rest of my Thanksgiving pictures, visit my Flickr account here.