Katie and I plan to shop ’til we drop today. Pretty exciting stuff.
I’m thinking of drafting a list of new year resolutions for ’05. There are a few goals I have, a few changes I’d like to make. My question is, however, why the hell have I waited to make these changes? Why have these goals simmered on the proverbial back burner rather than moved up front and brought to a full boil?
I need to ponder this longer. More later.
Christmas 2004 came and went like a summer storm: short, fast with plenty of lightening (in a good way). All in all, I celebrated Christmas four times during Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Cash was a popular present this year, as were lapel pins. I received three of them, and love ’em all. I picked up a two pretty sweaters, as well as $100 to IKEA. A crock pot was another favorite of mine, as was the kitty soap dispenser from Matthew :-)
Here’s a photo of me opening an orange scarf my sister made for me. It looks oh-so-fabulous with my orange Gap coat. Thanks, Katie!
A new color scheme to usher in 2005. You’re not all that surprised, are you?
For the second consecutive year, here’s Jason Keese‘s top 10 list from 2004, which he actually released early last week. Enjoy.
Drum roll, please…
The Jason Keese Best Albums of 2004 list, just in time for last-minute Christmas shopping. As usual, I’ve listed the Top 10 albums, some “with honors,” as well as honorable mention selections.
In no particular order, here they are:
(* denotes with honors)
– A.C. Newman, “The Slow Wonder”
– Elliott Smith, “From A Basement On The Hill”
– Keane, “Hopes and Fears”
– *Dogs Die In Hot Cars, “Please Describe Yourself”
– *Arcade Fire, “Funeral”
– *Nellie McKay, “Get Away From Me”
– Sufjan Stevens, “Seven Swans”
– Ted Leo and the Pharmacists, “Shake the Sheets”
– Iron and Wine, “Our Endless Numbered Days”
– Rilo Kiley, “More Adventurous”
Honorable Mention:
– The Walkmen, “Bows and Arrows” (came in at No. 11)
– Interpol, “Antics”
– Snow Patrol, “Final Straw”
– Neko Case, “The Tigers Have Spoken”
– The Futureheads, “The Futureheads”
– Joseph Arthur, “Our Shadows Will Remain”
– Wilco, “A Ghost Is Born”
Dear Santa,
Tonight’s your big night, isn’t it? I hope you’re resting comfortably today, as you’ll need your energy. You may have heard, but my sister’s flight from L.A. to Omaha was cancelled last night in Salt Lake City or Phoenix; I haven’t heard from her yet. It sounds like she’ll be spending Christmas Eve in an airport. She may arrive by midnight tonight, but I’m not holding my breath. She was scheduled to land late last night. I think it’s the weather’s fault, don’t you?
I’m enjoying my day off from work today. Already I’ve made my bed and enjoyed a bowl of Life cereal while paging through the latest issue of Rolling Stone. I plan to read this morning, empty my dishwasher and paint my fingernails before going to my mom’s house this afternoon.
About presents. I have just one item on my list this year. It’s much too big to wrap, and it’s something that can’t be purchased. It’s a gift that would keep on giving well into 2005. I think you know what that is.
Stay warm tonight, and good luck. You’ll do great.
Love,
-Wendy
http://plugawards.com/general_vote.php
Graciously borrowed from (but never to be returned to) mathkiss:
You Are the Girl Next Door!You’re caring, warm, and the girl that nice guys want to marry. |
|
As of last night, my shopping for the 2004 Christmas season officially ended. A round of applause, please. Matthew and I braved Sam’s Club and Oakview Mall for the homestretch.
Although both stores and their respective parking lots were packed, we managed to accomplish our shopping – plus a trip to the grocery store – in about two hours. Not bad on the eve before Christmas Eve.
Tonight, I’ll wrap my remaining gifts and clean my basement. I also need to paint my fingernails. I haven’t yet decided in the color, but I’m leaning toward a dark red or bright pink.
I’m working on a column for the next issue of Voice of the New City. It’s observations on my generation, how we handle jobs, relationships, money. I haven’t done much writing of this sort for public consumption, so I’m curious at the feedback (if any) I receive.
Here’s a little something to get you in the holiday spirit, or at least to give you a few cheap laughs before insanity ensues :-)
I haven’t posted since Saturday, but I’ve been rather busy with the rush of the holiday season. I must say, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed all the decorating and shopping this year. Although Frank the Cat destroyed the Christmas tree, it’s still pretty to look at when it’s lit.
My sister arrives from L.A. late tomorrow night. I’m so excited to see her! I imagine we’ll do some shopping while she’s her, get lunch, etc. I can already tell how quickly next week will go.
Margie, the woman who cuts my hair, trimmed my bangs shorter than usual yesterday, but I LOVE them. My hair has more of a “punk” look to it, which I love :-)
Nu-Trend gave me a $100 VISA card for Christmas. The Bellevue Leader gave me nothing. Go figure.
I still need to run a few errands before Christmas, as well as clean my basement. That’s where my sister will be staying next week. The whole process won’t take too much time, as my basement, although finished, is rather empty.
