10 posts tagged “christmas”
Nisha - 9 months old
Merry Ho Ho to everyone!
xo Know It All
Show us a video that cracks you up. - Ok, so I did just post this, but the Vox Hunt was too irresistable! Enjoy!!
Phenominal! Possibly offensive to some... 3 Buttered Chickens was my favourite!
30 Unknown Facts/Secrets About Yourself - Stolen from Spooktastic
1. Explain what ended your last relationship:
I met my fiance, and it was clear from that first moment that he was right for me... with anyone else I had to force it to work, so adios to the guy before him.
2. When was the last time you shaved your legs?
You got me there! I was just saying that I need to get on that, it looks like I've got on black pants.
3. What were you doing this morning at 8am?
Taking a shower and reading work email while I dried off.
4. What were you doing 15 minutes ago?
Spent 2 hours making a dinner that someone took one bite of and decided he didn't like. I won't be making that mistake anytime soon :) I think it'll be Zoodles or Mr. Noodle for the rest of the week.
5. Are you any good at math?
I used to be... it's like asking if you're good at writing essays... I can't remember the last time I had to write one, or the last time I had to use Pythagoras' theory.
6. Your prom night?
Was many moons ago, and I didn't go because my boyfriend sucked and didn't want to go. Loyalty... sucks when you're the one who gets screwed.
7. Do you have any famous relatives?
Famous, no... but a cousin who won $14 million in the lotto.
8. Have you ever taken out a loan to pay for school?
yep. I worked and took out a small loan... paid.
9. Do you know the words to your MySpace song?
My what?
10. Last thing received in the mail?
An awesome forward... The 12 Days of an Indian Christmas... hilarious - it's on YouTube, check it out.
11. How many different beverages have you drank today?
2 - milk, pop
12. Do you ever leave messages on people's answering machine?
I hate to, but sometimes I break down and do it. Drives me nuts though, I'd rather leave a text message.
13. Who's concert was the first one you went to?
Richard Marx I believe.
14. Do you draw your name in the sand when you go to the beach?
Yep...
15. Favorite Gifts to receive at Christmas or Hanukah or Solstice or
Kwanza or any other winter holiday?
Soaps, perfume... I dunno... I can't think of anything I've not liked. I'm pretty easy when it comes to gifts, and choices of where to eat... I make a great date ;)
16. What is out your back door?
The deck, the garbage, and my neighbour's backyard.
18. Do you like the ocean?
Love it... we live about 5 minutes from the Atlantic.
19. Have you ever received one of those big tins of 3 different kinds of popcorns?
lol, yes. You may have just helped me realize the one gift I don't like... popcorn. Blah.
20. Have you ever been to a planetarium?
No, but I think it would be cool. I'm fascinated by the many things I am ignorant of.
22. Something you are excited about?
Christmas! Getting married next year!
23. What is your favorite flavour of JELLO?
Strawberry.
24. Are any of your great-grandparents still alive?
No, they've been gone a long time. Probably since 1987. My grandparents in the past 10 years.
25. Describe your keychain?
It has an adorable little wooden giraffe on it :) I love giraffe's
26. Where do you keep your change?
In my pockets, in my cell phone purse, in the dash of my car, in my desk.
27. When was the last time you spoke in front of a large group of people?
About a week ago... I do it often as a part of my job, presentations etc. No biggie.
28. What kind of winter coat do you have?
An awesome one my folks got me... I look like Nanook of the North.
29. What do you think of the person you copied this from?
Spooky ;p
30. Do you sleep with the door to your room open or closed?
I prefer open, but we keep it closed because we keep Marshy in.
I love this picture... Marshall came to me on January 2, 2004
I usually keep Christmas stuff up until Old Christmas, January 6th... hence the sock :)
Marshy was about 8lbs I believe when he first showed up, he fit into the palm of my hand... he came after the death of my cat Shadow who I shared my life with for 17 years. She died about a month and a half before... it was a tough time. My brother, who can often times be described as a pain in the ass, self-centered, and inconsiderate, showed up at my door with this little bundle wrapped in a Union Jack towel and said the following to me:
"I just took this from a guy who was going to raise him to fight, if he's going to have a chance in this life, it's going to be up to you to take care of him."
He handed Marshy to me and left... suddenly I was a dog mommy. A dog. I didn't even know where to start. What did he eat, how do I care for him, how do I ensure he doesn't turn out to be a little terror... I too was concerned about the stigmatism of him being part Pit. It's amazing how your maternal instincts take over.
As much as my brother can get on my last nerve, even at 29 he's still an immature idiot most days. I'll never be able to thank him enough for the joy he's brought to my life with Marshall. I didn't realize it at the time, but I was completely lost at that time in my life. Unhappiness at work, my personal life and the loss of Shadow had diminished me to a shut in for the most part.
What Christmas means to me, is unselfishness, and thoughtfullness for those you love. The smallest gesture can save a person, give them purpose again. A lesson learned from my younger brother.
Thanks to Lizzie for the cool idea.
Is anyone interested in doing a Christmas card swap? Drop me a private message and we'll go from there. :)
Saw this flick today with mom and my niece (she's 7 and she talks... drives me nuts, I'm constantly shushing her :)
Movie was decent. I wrote a review on SuggestaMovie.com
Yay Christmas!!! It's just around the corner...
There's a new mega shopping complex in town... well almost. Dartmouth Crossing is about 1 mile or 2 from my home and it's something I've been waiting a lifetime for, no more driving all the way to Halifax for big box shopping. The only businesses confirmed though that I know of are Wal-Mart, Home Depot, and Empire Theatres. I hear there's going to be a Costco, and an IKEA, but seeing is believing... does anyone out there know anything further?? Or even the expected open dates for these bad boys? I had heard a rumour that perhaps before Christmas for a couple.
It's hard to believe, impossible to imagine, difficult to digest... literally... I'm over the turkey fest.
In my family we only do turkey dinner three times a year if I'm lucky. Someone, who shall remain nameless, is always pulling for a damn ham (which I hate). So I wait and wait for Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter to roll around to enjoy my mom's awesome full meal deal.... it comes with all the fixin's. This year however I think I over did it and I OD'd on turkey. Even the thought of another bite of that succulent bird at the moment has my belly doing flip flops.
So here's to the end of another holiday season, and a couple of months until the next to build up a hankering for another turkey dinner. Though I have been warned that Christmas dinner may be ham this year. I think I will start shopping around now for another invite, someone who values a good turkey dinner to celebrate the occassion!
Ham??! For Christmas... really, how absurd. :)
