Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!

I know Christmas isn't supposed to be all about the presents, but dude, I got LOOT!

My favorite gifts of the day were a pair of waffle earrings, a pair of submarine sandwich earrings, a scarf hanger, Jenga, the Sex and the City series box set, and a Magic 8 ball.

I know I'm a dork, but I'm a happy dork, so it's okay.

I also love giving gifts, so here are the gifts I'm most proud of this year:

A Pin Art Frame

This is a picture (ala Amazon.com) of the Pin Art toy I got for my 7-year-old brother. He had a ball with it, especially once he figured out he could use cookie cutters in it.


A USB Pet Rock

What better gift for a teenager connected to their laptop by a USB-powered umbilical cord? I love all things Think Geek, but this one may just take the cake.

The Bro Code

This was a last-minute gift for my roommate that ended up being a big hit, which means he will be getting The Playbook for his birthday.


A Mix CD

Not exactly glamorous, and more than a little old-school, I put together a mix CD for my roommate every Christmas. Two years ago it was a collection of Christmas songs, last year it was a bunch of goofy country songs I knew he loved, and this year he put in a request for the nineteen(!) songs you see listed above. Yes, he has very eclectic (read: somewhat questionable) taste, but that's okay.





 All in all, I had a very nice Christmas. I sufficiently survived the day at my parents' house and thoroughly enjoyed my evening at home with my roommate. How was your day?

It's Christmas Eve and I'm a Crazy Person

Merry Christmas Eve! (except not really, because it's after midnight here, but whatever)

My roommate is in bed, which means I'm running around my house playing Santa Claus right now.

So far I have printed covers for two mix CDs, hacked my roommate's computer to download Angry Birds onto it, wrapped three last minute presents, tidied up my living room and kitchen, broken my CD player, put all our Christmas cards on display, and set out all the Santa food.

Observe:

Our Christmas Card Display

All these cards were eating my island, so they have officially been relocated to the living room wall.

 
 The Santa Food

I wasn't allowed to believe in Santa when I was a kid, but I love food, and it only seems fitting that the abundance of munchies that descend on my house at Christmastime be a gift from Santa. Besides, you don't get as fat if it's a gift, right? Right?

Now I have to jump in the shower, figure out something to wear tomorrow, and go to bed. Luckily, I have my gear ready to go for the morning:

 
What are your Christmas Eve traditions? Are you being a crazy person this year too?