holy christmas. some people find it odd that, as an atheist, i enjoy christmas so much. i really shun the christian aspect. the gift giving, sitting around a fire, big feasts, santa, etc aren't christian traditions anyway. and that's what i love - the family, the food, the joy. that is secular. that is universal. except for jehova's witnesses. they hate fun.

i didn't get to give anybody good gifts this year, which was a bummer. but i am going to procure for them some swell goodies once i can. i was delighted with what i received, though! my brother, thompy, got me an internal frame backpack. mama got me a few books from my wishlist and some great clothes. my godmother got me snowboots and a slow cooker! those are just some highlights. there was a lot of great stuff. fortunately, fewer gifts than in years past. quality vs quantity, and thats how i like it.

things have been going swimmingly with the nurse. i wont get to see her on nye as she will be working, but were going to vermont the next day for the weekend. im excited.

as of right now there is a pretty sweet blizzard rolling through boston. i havent seen more than a touch of snow in 5 years so this is my jam right now. i'll be working from home tomorrow and hopefully i will find time to build a snowman. yay!

hope everybody had the sickest xmas and will punch nye in the kidney.