Aims, you need to share the story of their delivery.

Ok.

The boxes were delivered to my work on Friday during our Christmas party. My boss signed for them. I had no idea they were here (and, truth to tell, I had kinda forgotten).

I was sitting at my desk chatting with a couple of co-workers and my boss walks in with the boxes. He says, "Aimee, I am so sorry, but I opened one. I didn't look at the name on the front - I just figured someone was sending me a Christmas present. So .. uh .. here." And he hands me the boxes. He says to me, "You know, those are two VERY nice bottles of scotch. I had to quit buying it, but wow. THose, well, they ain't cheap." I told him they were a gift from my friend to her boyfriend, and he said, "Well, he's got a VERY nice girlfriend. I mean, VERY NICE. I know how much those bottles cost. VERY NICE." Then he handed me the card that was from Kristin.

and...THIS!!! (Jilli, please don't kill me and steal it...I promise you can come visit!) It's #392 of 1000. SQUEE!

Oooooh. My goodness, that's gorgeous. You lucky thing!

Every now and then someone in the local goth scene organizes a goth rollerskating night, complete with a DJ. I haven't been yet, because all of my experiences skating involve hanging onto the rail for dear life or falling down. But I keep thinking I'd like to give rollerskating another try.

Hee! They are very nice bottles. I will have to sip them soon.

Why are Docs so spendy? And why can't I find some faux Docs?? Brown ones. Boots. Grrr.

I've had luck with Docs at Shoe Pavillion. They don't always have them but when they do you can get a decent price. I've picked up my last two pairs of Doc Shoes there.

t makes note re: Shoe Pavillion

I can't skate, but I want to go to Goth Rollerskate!

I can't skate, but I want to go to Goth Rollerskate!

Hee! Oh, that would be fun.

Goths on Rollerskates...what's not to show up for?

I wanna see them attaching wheels to the 6" platform boots.

I have been ripping CD's and making little playlists for my wee MP3 player all morning! If I have to ride the bus, this will make it so much better! Fun, fun, fun!

BUt it also makes me realize how little music I have gotten in the last few years. I will have to borrow stuff from friends to make more playlists.

I have been sitting here in my Xmas presents -- fleece PJ's, and boxy embroidered sheepfurry slippers, sipping cafe au lait from my new mug. I need to put on clothes and do some cleaning. Soon.

Erika--you are already on wheels so you'd fit right in on a rink.