See? They're just made of deliciousness. (That and my parents only ever buy them for holidays, poo).
This year's Christmas has been fantastic. I got to see my cousin Ben again, my parents didn't fight too much, and somehow, the rest of my family managed not to drive each other up the wall. (Or out a window for that matter).
My family's Christmas is a little.... unorthodox? Yeah, you could go with that. I mean, sure, we go to church - which was lovely and had the African Children's choir come and sing several songs for us - can't believe I even *considered* quitting Project Our Turn after seeing them again. Because that sure as hell isn't going to happen now. Nuh, uh. This puppy is stiking around for as long as I can make it last. Wait. Lost my train of thought..............................................................
oop. Nope. there it is.Christmas. Right. So Christmas Eve we go to church, come home and do our "big" Christmas Eve dinner which is fondue. That's right, I said fondue. By far the best invention known to ... well, known to my family anyway. Oil fondue with various meats and tempura, Cheese fondue with bread and veggies. And Chocolate fondue with just about anything you'd like to put in there (minus the bacon because I was informed that was pushing it just a little far).
Christmas morning is always steeped in traditions meant to make the impatient young ones (ie: Connor and I) wait for our presents. This year was kind of sad though because I kept realizing that it was really my last Christmas living at home. I mean, even if I go to the UofO I'll live at the onyx house or in a dorm. Especially since my parents might up and move somewhere crazy. But I've tried to keep those thoughts at bay today, mostly for the sake of my mother. She gets sentimental and stressed enough over the holidays. She doesn't need me reminding her her baby is leaving soon.
(Speaking of leaving, Georgetown hates children. They don't use CommonApp and have crazy forms on their terrible website but I'm applying there anyway. SO THERE GEORGETOWN! SO THERE.)
Watched How the Grinch Stole Christmas this morning just before breakfast. Somehow I remembered it being longer, but it was still just as sweet. Not as lovely as The Polar Express at midnight last night. That was awesome. Definitely decided that if, by some crazy chance, a magical train showed up outside my window last night that I was going to the North Pole Tom Hanks or no Tom Hanks. I offered my brother a chance to join me, but he politely declined and gave me a crazy look. I guess there is just a point where you stop believing in crazy ideas.
I hope I never get that old.
I suppose now's a good a time as any to rave briefly about my presents, eh? Because I'm not sure how much longer I can go without mentioning the fact that I have the most awesome grandma in the history of EVER.
She got me Beats by Dr. Dre - Solo headphones.
Now, I try not to be snobby about these things, I mean, shoot, I used headphones that came free with a bottle of shampoo for some months, but these things are like sex for your ears. By far, the most amazing piece of technology I've put in the vicinity of my cranium in years. (Better even than my aviators which were stolen a few months ago). I can't even turn them up all the way because they're so loud I could mistake them for a rock concert. (Or Alice's car... ;D )
I also got a crap ton of candy. Awesome candy. But TONS of it. Like candy till easter type of thing. Mwahahahahahaha. Just what I needed before finals. >:) And there were of course the compulsory pajama's, clothes, Itunes gift cards, and some really nice clothes. Everyone liked the gifts I gave them too which was good.
Yes, I do love Christmas. I also love my Daddy who went to go see "Red" in theaters with me today. Hilarious movie if you get the chance to go. (It's in the cheaps seats for those of you in my vicinity).
And on the subject of other awesome movies (heyyy... McCoy is in the above one Trekkies and the next Star Trek is scheduled losely for 2012...) look at this:
woooooooooooooooooo!
And the Merriest of Christmases to you. <3
PIRATES ARE AWESOME.
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