This morning, I had to call in to see whether work was open or closed (I did this before even looking out the window.) Upon hearing we were open, I muttered something similar and rolled over to go back to sleep for another half hour.

Apparently, I got into "message" mode. So I had a message of "oh fuck me" greeting me this morning when I got in. Thanks GOD I called my own extension, and not the general line.

So I understand, Sue.

Ok, I am heading home so that I can prepare to be fat and stupid charming and beautiful for MM's company christmas party.

Please God, don't let the slip thingy snap in two and kill me.

I'm sorry, I shuld have said Best Thai (I Have) Ever (Had): Thai Express, Cincinnati. I have never been to Chicago, Vancouver, or Thailand. (Okay, I have been to Chicago, but never eaten Thai food there).

It's really pretty good, especially for a storefront that is just two huge woks with propane tanks underneath, and a couple of women with big whisks. Ambiance, no. Worth driving an hour for, yes.

Anyway, we ended up getting felafel, and it was just okay, and I wished I was at Thai Express.

Please God, don't let the slip thingy snap in two and kill me.

"Breaking News--World in mourning as beloved Empress slain by treacherous undergarment. World leaders unable to cope because of loss of daily fabulousness."

Best thai I ever had was rearn thai. But then, it's one of three or four places I've had thai....

I really really really need to start christmas shopping. I really really really don't want to. No magic in my heart.

I did that today! Of course I only bought presents for people I wanted to, and absolutely none for the people I need to buy presents for (ie family).

I'm just in a curmudgeonly mood when it comes to christmas. I think brought on partly by knowing it is going to be a stuff heavy one courtesy of the in laws. It makes it feel perfunctory, not fun. I need to get over it. And get some ideas.

Best Thai food I've had is Amarind, in Chicago (across the street from Oak Park)--the chef there had trained at Arun's downtown (highest rated Thai restaurant in the country) for nine years, and now cooks meals that cost under $10 per plate, instead of $80. Best mung bean custard I've ever had!

I'm just in a curmudgeonly mood when it comes to christmas. I think brought on partly by knowing it is going to be a stuff heavy one courtesy of the in laws. It makes it feel perfunctory, not fun. I need to get over it. And get some ideas.

Me too, sarameg, except for the stuff heavy part. That's why I spent today buying things for people I wanted to give presents, rather than people I have to exchange gifts with. It made me feel much better.

I think I may have to do that. I just wish I was crafty, but sadly, I'm not. I just have to come up with a good concept. One year, I just got everyone unique kaleidescopes, and enclosed a letter with each. That was fun.