With the exception of people who do not celebrate Christmas, I probably have the lowest Christmas stress level in the city. My shopping has been finished for over a month, my “holiday baking” consists of making and freezing dough when I feel like it … [Continue reading]
At least we’re not in Edmonton! Hardy har.
December 15, 2009 by
That’s what we Calgarians tend to say to assuage feelings of depression due to weather-related issues. There was actually some truth to that this weekend, however, since Edmonton reached a low ambient temperature of minus 46, which is really fracking … [Continue reading]
Christmas Music – love it or hate it?
December 12, 2009 by
If economics has taught us anything, it is that if there is an oversupply of a particular good, then the value of additional units of that particular good is low. This probably explains why there is so much bad Christmas music. There is an incredible … [Continue reading]
Back to normal – sort of
December 10, 2009 by
I have been off my game, people. I have had one of those energy-sucking colds that, coupled with the copious amount of cold medication I have been taking, has left me wandering in a fog of my own making. I’m wondering, what day is it? What time is … [Continue reading]
Read this post if you want to feel better about yourself
December 7, 2009 by
I woke up Sunday morning still sick and achy, so I took my own patented home remedy: Daytime Relief Sudafed washed down with a pot of coffee. If that doesn’t get one moving, nothing will. So I was feeling quite energetic in a heart-racing sort of … [Continue reading]
We interrupt this Christmas spirit to bring you colossal bitchiness!
December 5, 2009 by
This dress really wants to go to a party!I look forward to my husband’s company Christmas party for months. I look forward to dressing up, talking to grown people, and eating food not prepared by myself and which is generally very tasty. I also look … [Continue reading]
"…maybe Christmas – perhaps – means a little bit more…"
December 3, 2009 by
Me, looking at Jake’s school schedule: “Oh, it looks like you will be writing a letter to Santa in class!”Jake: “Does that mean I will be writing a letter to you and Dad?”Yes, well. Let’s just say that Jake is feeling a bit confused these days. If … [Continue reading]