Dude. Just got an email from the producer. Nordstrom would like to treat me to a manicure and a facial on Sunday.

This is so cool.

edit: Connie, I think he's related to Linda Evangelista, the supermodel with the eyebrows. Actually kind of a cool name.

Oh, I'm sure it's cool and all that (never heard of the supermodel, sorry), but--well, I'm waiting for Carson to come flouncing out of nowhere, waving his hand and saying, "Now, *this* suit is from the collection of Mr. Evangelista, and you'll love it."

Sorry.

I'll go back to my snickering ill-mannered corner, now.

snerk

Yeah, well, me too. It's a little fabulous, hmm? Somebody please make my brain stop with the earworm of "If you like pina coladas, and getting caught in the rain," Etc. I don't even know where I got it. CG is right. My brain is scary. Seriously, some of the first songs I ever learned: that one. "Margaritaville" "Me and Mrs. Jones" No wonder my life resists all things average.

I just got back home after three weeks and I have to say that AmyLiz is the greatest and most patient Secret Santa ever. My poor present has been here for almost three weeks and now that I finally opened it, I'm lavishing it with love.

I have an awesome Christmas CD that I'm loading on my iPod now, and a beautiful copy of Jo's Boys (Louise May Alcott). I'm actually pretty excited about reading it because I loved Little Women, but I've never read any of her other works.

ETA: Oh, and I just opened all my Christmas cards. Thanks, Sail, for such a beautiful card!

never heard of the supermodel, sorry

Heh. Only reason I know about her is because she was on Letterman or Leno or someone a few years ago, and I kept blinking at her eyebrows.

yes, yes, it got here! I am writing the thank you note today! I swear!

I think that this is the thank-you thread for holiday presents (still wondering if some things mailed have arrived, myself). It works for senders and receivers, is a good place to get ideas for next year, and where you can get a warm glowy feeling in your heart for all Buffistas by reading about others' exchanges.

Woo hoo! I have Lush goodies courtesy of the lovely (and hopefully headache-free) aurelia. Chocolate Whipstick Lip Balm, which smells so yummy, and a Butterball Bath Bomb, and a Floating Island Bath Melt...I need to go home right now and take a bath.

Yay! I'm glad part 2 finally made it. Enjoy your bath, Maria.

I have been terribly slow in posting this because my secret santa gift arrived just before I got sick. My Secret Santa (who a little bird told me is the lovely SA) sent me three boxes of one of my favorite brands of tea. I love Whittards tea and I have never found a place to buy it near here. I can usually only get it in the UK, and I had already run out of the ones I bought on my last trip. I will be hoarding and savouring my lovely tea. Thank you so much!

Speaking of belated thank-you cards, I have yet to write a single one for Christmas. I should probably get on that, huh.

I will be hoarding and savouring my lovely tea. Thank you so much!

Yay! I'd been wondering if it had arrived in a timely fashion, as I mailed it out a month ago. The same little bird told me you were fond of tea, and I thought, "What better country to get it in?" I'm glad you like it, especially that it's your favorite brand.