Lunch consumed. Back to opening presents.
We gotta go to the crappy town where I'm the hero!
Wash ,'Jaynestown'
Natter 72: We Were Unprepared for This
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Zenkitty - Dec 25, 2013 10:30:03 am PST #15496 of 30000
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
Theodosia - Dec 25, 2013 11:41:12 am PST #15497 of 30000
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
Presents opened! Dinner ETA 6PM EST, guests to arrive momentarily....
Kat - Dec 25, 2013 11:48:11 am PST #15498 of 30000
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo
I am extremely frustrated, angry and guilty feeling. Two months ago I was invite to participate in a small scale training on January 6,7,8 which are 3 days of the last week of my winter break. I discussed it extensively with K.
Now she wants to go skiing in Utah those days and she's mad at me because I won't bag the training and in fact she's pissed that I'm going at all.
And, btw, Grace also has a doctor's appointment on the 6th and surgery on the 7th.
I like working. I like my work. I find working helps give my life shape and meaning when I am otherwise overwhelmed. Plus, I need the extra $1000 I'll get for participating.
DavidS - Dec 25, 2013 12:34:53 pm PST #15499 of 30000
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
We voted and we both like the Scarecrow the best. Plus she explained her theory to me, which is that Dorothy hits her head during the twister and--wait for the big reveal--is ASLEEP THE WHOLE TIME. She didn't know if I'd thought of that and wanted me to get the whole picture. So adorable.
So adorable!
Both my sisters got puppies this month! This is Lilly:
Also adorable!
I think this might be the most fun Christmas ever.
Liese S. - Dec 25, 2013 1:02:03 pm PST #15500 of 30000
"Faded like the lilac, he thought."
Pork roast is in the roaster! Dog is meditating in front of the fire. Husband is restoring fallen decorations. I am contemplating a pre-dinner shower.
Sue - Dec 25, 2013 1:05:34 pm PST #15501 of 30000
hip deep in pie
Argh Kat.
I am so stuffed with turkey and fixins. I may die.
Tom Scola - Dec 25, 2013 1:07:22 pm PST #15502 of 30000
hwæt
The second puppy has arrived! Here's Missy: [link]
Burrell - Dec 25, 2013 1:22:29 pm PST #15503 of 30000
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!
Gemma sounds like a great kid.
I am enjoying today because I finished all my cooking at 2 when I made creamed spinach to take to dinner. Yesterday involved a bit too much, between putting up and trimming the tree, making dinner, and wrapping presents.
And Kat, that's a tough one. I know that feeling, the frustrated/angry/guilt combo.
Burrell - Dec 25, 2013 1:23:04 pm PST #15504 of 30000
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!
oh my gosh, those puppies are cute!
-t - Dec 25, 2013 1:33:43 pm PST #15505 of 30000
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Cutie-pie doggies!
I'm sorry, Kat, that doesn't sound fair to you.
Because I have actually reduced the perpetual stack of dishes-that-need-washing, it is of course time to make stock and probably cook some other stuff, build that stack back up to its usual levels. Smells good, I must say - lotta fennel in the things-to-go-in-stock stash this round.