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Saturday, December 17, 2005
Let it snow:
Last night, I returned from my 11-day trip to very cold places. In those very cold places, I: got covered in snow, observed icicles form on my vehicle, noticed how hot the yuppie-types look in nice tailored wool coats, drove two different cars (one of which had ass-warming seats), wore two different cashmere scarves and two different pairs of coordinating leather gloves, purchased a new bluetooth headset that makes me actually able to hear people when they call me (!), was given a celtic cross necklace, wore it to Mass, did not burst into flame upon entering the church or get caustic burns from touching the holy water, was attacked by an evil kitten, almost got kissed by a coworker, and increased my net worth more than tenfold. Not too shabby for less than two weeks on the road.
Oh, and I also did all that with one 18" rollaboard suitcase and a laptop bag. And still had room to put the Xmas gifts I got in my suitcase. Go me.
My trip home involved 14 hours of waiting in airports and flying in snowstorms, but I am now safely home awaiting the start of my friend's "Happy Birthday Jesus" party. I'm off to my favorite city on Monday, where I will complete my Xmas shopping, make out with a hot boy, draw up a business plan, dine with pretty ladies and frolic and play the Eskimo way with my friends.
For some reason, I'm totally in the Xmas spirit this year. Maybe it's because this year has made me realize just how important my family (both chosen and blood) are to me, and the fact that I get to see most of them around this time of year makes me happy. Alternately, it could be that hot toddy I had half an hour ago. We may never know the truth.
babbled by Kat @ 7:55:00 PM |
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