We inadvertently ended up at IKEA today (we didn't intend to shop today, hating crowds and the gross consumerism of Black Friday). (How do you just "inadvertently" stumble into an IKEA, you wonder? Well, we met family for an early brunch, and were meeting friends for a late lunch in the same part of town, and had 2 hours in between to kill. And the mall was not going to happen, but IKEA was close, and we had never been there, so -- Giant Swedish Store With Hilariously Named Home Goods!)

Seriously, that damn store is overwhelming and my feet hurt.

EVERYBODY IS MAKING ME CRANKY!

Not here. Just in the, you know, world. Wonder what I can do about that?

Plus, I think I lost my Smashbox kit and the new nailpolish I bought at the hotel. Will call tomorrow, but blagh.

How do you just "inadvertently" stumble into an IKEA, you wonder?

It totally happens.

I think I may have to vertently stumble into an IKEA. We have had the lumber cut for bookshelves for...years. And still, no bookshelves. I am tired of boxes full of books I can't get to. I shall wave the threat of IKEA bookshelves as a stick, and if that doesn't motivate, then I may have to carry through on the threat.

WORLD, STOP MAKING LIESE CRANKY.

How do you just "inadvertently" stumble into an IKEA, you wonder?

One may inadvertantly stumble in, but one does not inadvertantly stumble out. I've only been to an Ikea once, I think. Totally overwhelming.

TCG ended up taking me out today because he knew I was sad about missing my shopping tradition with Mom.

Aw, yay.

D suggested having people over to watch Doctor Who to be "social." I finally figured out he was concerned that he's too "hermit-y" for me. Oh, my dear boy, the distance between introvert and hermit is a wide span. I may have to tell him the legend of KBD to give a little perspective.

I can has leftovers! D's brother brought him turkey and potato salad, and I brought over my leftover greens and some rolls. D's not here, he's at a poker game, of all things. He should be back soon and then we're headed to watch a vaudeville show down the block. YAYES.

If you don't get the absolute cheapest thing, you can get decent things at IKEA. I have pieces that have lasted several states and a decade or two.

I also have a stray piece that doesn't fit anywhere on my desk in any configuration nor could it fit in the bookcase or old entertainment center that are the same finish. I have a sneaking suspicion that, like in Jurassic Park, life finds a way. And furniture suddenly became life. It kinda freaks me out.

If you don't get the absolute cheapest thing, you can get decent things at IKEA. I have pieces that have lasted several states and a decade or two.

The Billy bookcases now have the option of glass doors. I think I might buy a couple, and then eventually add doors.

I have quite a few of the Billy bookcases with glass doors.

I got my tree up and my boxes of decorations out. And just like that, my motivation went *poof*! I hope it comes back soon, 'cause I have people coming over to watch Two Towers this evening (LotR review as a run up to The Hobbit ), and there's a tangled mass of lights where there should be seating.

I've rehearsed the ceremony. I've got gold acupuncture tacks in my ears, in hopes of overcoming lifelong motion sickness (the wedding I'm officiating today is on a boat). I've got my outfit picked out and am about to get my nails done.

Actually, I'm thinking this one will be a piece of cake. (pun totally intended) The bride is a little high maintenance, but so far, has been pretty together.

Her one concern is whether or not I will need a mic. The room is supposed to be quiet (but there could be up to three other weddings going on at the same time) and there are only 60 guests. I think I can wing it.

My one concern is that my nose is a bit stuffy. It's super cold out. I had BETTER not be coming down with anything. Not only have I already been sick for a month of this fall, but I really would rather be under the weather _tomorrow_.

Wish me luck!