When I was wrapping some Christmas gifts tonight i started thinking about how i used to have to hide unwrapped gifts in my room or around the house from my family.

Now that I have moved into a bachelor apartment I realize how difficult it would be to hide gifts here if i was sharing with a significant other. I would have to have them wrapped before i brought them home or hide them at work.

But for that matter, there's not really enough room for a tree to put them under here either.

I'm sad to have to report that during the night Mulder moved on to the big fish bowl in the sky.

Don't get me wrong, I love the Christmas season. I love the egg nog, getting together with family, time off from work, eating lots of great food, and giving gifts. I don't love the stress levels of everyone going thru the roof, people who buy gifts because they feel like they should (not because they found something you would enjoy), crowded malls, and feeling the impossibility of completing everything on your list.

That don't love list is pretty much how i felt the last 10 days or so. There were many days that i didn't even feel i had the time to turn my computer on, let alone read my email or post here.

I was making sure Christmas presents were wapped and in the mail, trying to find time for laundry, cleaning, and shopping for food to serve guests coming over before our company Christmas party (this past Saturday). And the latter came with its own stresses (and it also came with a necessary Sunday of recovery).

But its all done now. Phew. And all successes i think. Now i can relax and enjoy the egg nog and shop around a bit on the weekend. And every day brings me closer to G coming to town and Christmas holidays.

I hope that all of you are enjoying your holiday season!

MHLMER said to post haste. Get it? I am posting "haste"!
Well, at least i'm laughing chuckling.

Totally random thought: That Ken guy got kicked off Jeopardy. And beat by a woman no less. Excellent.

I went shopping the other day for a dress to wear to my end of year party at work. I didn't find one. All i managed to do was develop a complex about the way i look. I hate these dress-up-and-compare-yourself-to-your-peers type things. I'm having nasty prom flashbacks. I mean, I know its just a dinner but....

I've decided that i'd rather wear a pant suit. I'd feel much more comfortable in it and at least it is something that i would be able to wear ever again. Maybe to work even. I just don't feel right spending heaps of money on something that i'll never wear again.

I haven't attempted to make the pie yet. I guess I'll need something to boost my confidience before i give that a go.

After a particularly long day at the office nothing makes me feel better than buying a new book, so, I headed down to the Indigo in my work building. The downstairs exit was blocked off and the place was packed because of a book signing by the Domestic Goddess herself, Nigella Lawson. And part of me wonders... are the stars aligning?

Last month i made cupcakes for the first time... and i think they even turned out ok (maybe you could vouch for that for me Daniel). And just this past weekend I bought a pie plate at IKEA, thinking that i might try my hand at that. Which reminds me - Mom? can i get your whole wheat pastry recipe? And your fruit flan recipe?

Now, I think that everyone who knows me would say that i am the least domestic person they know. Are these signs meant to tell me that the tides of domesticity are turning? Should i take the plunge and buy measuring cups?

Another weekend come and gone. Jeannie called last minute on Friday with a pleasant surprise - she was coming to town for a weekend visit. And I am pleased to be able to say that we had some sweet weekend weather.

Saturday was a great day for walking around.... from GAP... to H&M.... to Zara.... and then we ended the day with a massage. Not bad eh? I thought maybe we would go out for a drink after that and just chill, but Jeannie was falling asleep on me. We rented Coffee & Cigarettes, which disappointed me, i must say. I don't know what I was expecting, but this wasn't it. I'm going to try and check bonus features for some sort of commentary and see if it can redeem itself.

Today was spent walking around High Park, since it was again sunny and beautiful out. Then we wandered around on Queen St West (stumbling into yet another GAP) before finally heading home for some tea and cupcakes (much more my style) before Jeannie had to catch the bus home.

Since she left, almost 5 hours ago, I have only made a couple of long distance phone calls, washed the dishes (which was more than required, trust me), and surfed the net. I will try to pick out something sensible to wear to work (for the first day of minus degree weather) tomorrow before i fall asleep. Wish me luck.

well, home safe and sound in Toronto. it was a nice lazy visit at home with my family, but not really enough time to catch up with all my friends, as i'd hoped. i didn't even get into silverorange (i almost went on Friday, but remembered their Friday ritual), or meet up with Mandy.

i spent most of the week out in Montague with my grandparents, then left Friday afternoon (earlier than expected) to head to Saint John for the weekend, to visit my grandmother there (which was primarily the reason for going home).

so, i apologize if i didn't get to catch up with you while home, but, next time i will try to come home for two weeks to have more time. and alternatively, you are always wlecome to come and visit me here!

but now, vacation is over and its back to work.