It's Christmas Time

OMG! I cannot believe it's almost Christmas - this year has FLOWN by. Thankfully I got started with my Christmas shopping earlier than normal - and I'm almost finished! I need to buy my dad and little brother one more thing each, and a present for my secret santa person @ work but then I'm done!

I've decorated my house from the kitchen towels, to lights in the windows, to garland out front, to my cute little tree and stockings on the mantle. Sadly enough, it's all for me to enjoy since I live alone...but that's ok. I like it. I don't typically decorate this much but I wanted to this year.

I'm excited about the presents that I've been buying this year, they are fun and not expected which makes them even more fun.

Some friends from high school are coming to town today to hang out and shop and it'll get great to see them as I haven't seem them lately. One is married with a kid, one has a live in boyfriend and will be getting a ring soon to get engaged. It's great!

Ok well gotta get ready to go out and finish some school work. Later.

100 Random Things about me

I saw where someone did this and I thought I'd try it but I think I need to divide it up...but we'll see how it goes.

1. I am obsessed with the color green.
2. I wear an 8.5 shoe.
3. I am the 2nd of 4 children.
4. I'm a texture eater.
5. I spend money like crazy.
6. I struggle to say no.
7. I like all music.
8. I miss playing the trumpet.
9. My favorite food is ribs.
10. I love chocolate.
11. I want to live in a different country.
12. I think about quitting my job at least 1 day a week.
13. I remember numbers. Like almost every phone number I've ever dialed.
14. I like mowing my yard.
15. I hate my car.
16. I tap dance.
17. I'm country.
18. I'm independent.
19. I hate it when people spend money on me.
20. I struggle to stay awake when it's dark and I turn on a movie.
21. I don't like hot liquids.
22. I won't eat soup because it's a hot liquid.
23. I have 2 dogs that drive me insane.
24. I have 1 dog that is my best friend.
25. I manage a veterinary clinic.
26. I'm in grad school and I hate it.
27. I'm envious of my little sister.
28. I love pickles.
29. I love to bake.
30. I hate ironing.

Ok, so I only got to 30 - I'll work on it again soon.
Gotta go to bed so that I can get up for work tomorrow.

Year in Review

So this year has been one roller coaster after another so I thought I'd review what's happened...

Finally decided I know what is expected of me at work. Makes things easier by far.
Enjoyed reconnecting with a long lost friend.
Traveled to Raleigh a lot.
Lost a best friend because she owes me 1600 dollars.
Losing her also meant I was losing a roommate - I let people walk all over me to a point.
Had a major car issues...1400 in June....1300 in August. Currently, not air, no defrost, no heater. Need to blow the car up.
Crazy drama with another friend due to an inability to get along with the significant other.
Picked up another friend along the way, it's complicated though, she works for me.
Didn't travel as much as I'd like...I'll have to work on that in 2009.
Did get to see grams, Texas, Atlanta more times than I can count, the beach, and reunite with a friend from 20 years ago.
I must say that this is a year I wouldn't be sad if I never thought about again. That's sad to say but oh well.
Thanksgiving wasn't what I planned but not all plans work out.
Christmas should be entertaining to say the least.
And maybe, just maybe, I'll stay away until 12 this year on New Years Eve. I typically fall asleep early =) !