Christmas Survey

Time for a happier post. This Christmas may or may not be good. It is the Anniversary of Scott's death, but I will also be at my sister's house for the first Christmas with my 2 year old nephew.

either way, I saw this and thought it was a little fun. So...here it is.

Wrapping paper or gift bags? Wrapping paper to recieve, although I should admit I VERY often use gift bags. sorry folks

Real tree or Artificial? REAL ALL THE WAY. The smell is unbeatable.
When do you put up the tree? I normally don't, but occasionally I do and it is usually Dec 10th-ish
Do you like eggnog? No. nor do I like Eggnog Latte's. gross
Favorite gift received as a child? I particularly remember getting a white fur coat and I felt so glamorous in it. This was pre-PETA and I lived in the Northeast...calm down
Hardest person to buy for? Whomever I may be dating at the time. too much pressure.
Easiest person to buy for? My Grandmother. she loves every single thing I give her.
Do you have a nativity scene? No, but we had one as a kid that I just loved.
Mail or email Christmas cards? Nope.
Worst Christmas gift you ever received? candle set. I don't like candles much
Favorite Christmas Movie(s)? Love, Actually
When do you start shopping? I don't really shop much. The joy of working in the Retail Buying world! I also like to make many gifts
Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? Yep. Candle set
Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? mint chocolate anything. hot chocolate, cinnamon rolls
Favorite Christmas song? All I want for Christmas is You by Mariah Carey. Fav Hymn: Angels we Have Heard on High and O Come All ye Faithful
Travel at Christmas or stay home? I normally stay home, but this year I am going to Fairhope to stay at with my sister, brother in law and nephew
Can you name all of Santa's reindeer's? Yes.
Angel on the tree top or a star? Angel
Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? Both!
Most annoying thing about this time of the year? The guilty feeling you get when you don't give the bell-ringers any money. The traffic. and being single.
Favorite ornament theme or color? I don't really like themed Christmas trees. Growing up it was a hodge-podge of homemade ornaments mixed with store bought fancy ones.
Favorite for Christmas dinner? Anything besides the 'traditional' holiday food. I am not a big fan
What do you want for Christmas this year? An Acorn handlebar bag. so pretty!

These are the comforts that be

Today it feels as though everything would be better if I weren't alone.

I know, I know...I am not alone, I have Jesus. Well, Jesus isn't hugging me or telling me I am pretty or making the bed seem not so huge (or the couch, whatev).

You don't know how much you need touch until you don't really have much of it. I really think it is crucial to survival. Sometimes I feel like I don't exist if I haven't had anyone touch me in a while. I am not talking sexual touch here, folks. Forget the deep kisses, hands on face sort of thing (although that is wonderful). I mean the simple hand on your back, tight hug or quick touch of the arm while talking. Anything to make you feel like a person who matters.

They say that babies who are not touched after birth wither. I believe it. we were made for touch.

Bitten

This is my new 'Dream Guy'...and yes, he is a Vampire from Teen Book Series turned Movie, Twilight. I am not ashamed. Just watch it and I dare you (women) not to want to be treated like that and protected like that.




Don't worry, he is a 'Vegetarian'...no human blood. This movie oozed sexual tension, and there were only 2 kisses and no sexy neck bites.

Dream a little dream of me

I saw this today and couldn't stop smiling


Coeur de Pirate || Comme des enfants from Dare To Care Records on Vimeo.

I know that this blog has been less personal than usual. Someday I hope that will change...but not today. Today it is just sharing something I find inspiring.

enjoy!

Scramble!

Wouldn't it be nice if we could get this in Birmingham? Or if we could even get enough Pedestrian/Bike traffic to warrant it?

They had a Dream

Well, I am certainly excited. They just (5 seconds ago) declared Barack Obama President elect of the United States of America. I know it sounds cheesy, but it is pretty F-ing exciting to be part of this historic day. It feels hopeful.

No matter what happens in the next four years, this certainly says a lot about where our country is and how the fight that many have fought for civil rights was not in vain. I don't often feel very proud of American, but tonight I am.

Plus the free coffee and chicken sandwich were nice.