Christmas lights are appearing in strange places, decorations are popping up on dorm room doors, and there’s snow on the ground outside my window. I think it’s just about time to get excited for the holidays. And since I don’t really have a lot of time right now to go out and buy decorations (aka break from studying..) then I’ll just get into the spirit on my blog. Lame, huh? Well, the holiday dinner at the caf last week was festive. Rumour has it they served us wine and eggnog at our tables, and the menu was prime rib and ricotta-stuffed turkey rolls. Mmmhmm good. I’m happy they did that for us. :) Wish there had been a dance though! Haha.
I was thinking about this blog post and was unsure what all to write. But I’ve decided on what seems to be a bit of a blog cliché, which is helping readers brainstorm gift ideas for their loved (or not-so-loved) ones. Whatever, it’s a fun idea, so as overdone as it might be, here’s my take.
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The Mother
Hits: Unique pottery, beautiful books, exotic teas, useful gadgets, personalized photo book, gourmet coffee grounds, custom printed stationary, bamboo bed tray, fluffy bed throw, leather driving gloves, scent diffuser, dark chocolate truffles.
The Father
Hits: Golf club, cookbooks, iPod + Nike set, framed photographs, classic movies, a good mystery novel, kitchen radio, GQ subscription, silk scarf, a season of House, quality alcohol shaker set, pretty coasters, ‘jewelery’ box, tie clip, classy cologne, piney room spray, high thread-count sheets.
The Sister
Hits: Pretty makeup, Starbucks Card, Coach wristlet, Teen Vogue subscription, nail polish, bubble bath, body butters, Planet Earth dvds, mani/pedi certificate, fluffy socks, delicious fragrance, Rockband for Wii, gourmet candy, fondue set, classic novel, rainboots, piano sheet music, headbands.
The Female Best Friend
Hits: iRewards card, high quality ear plugs, ‘The Elements of Style”, deluxe chocolate, acclaimed novel, cozy pyjamas, frozen drink mixes, pretty clutch, classic literature, a season of Sex and the City, string of Christmas lights, a bead curtain, a beautiful journal, Le Pen pens, MAC makeup, perfume, bubble bath.
The Male Best Friend
Hits: a beer drinking hat, plaid shirt, witty buttons, concert tickets, calligraphy pen, handmade bracelet, eyebrow ring, cologne, posters, dashboard hulu girl, high quality tie, classic movies, home made mulled wine, gourmet cheeses, wooden figurine, change dish, coffee mug.
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…So that’s it on the gift front. Not sure about how much, if any of that I will be buying for the people on my list, I’m so broke! I might try to make them all some jam or something instead and put in the effort instead of the dollar dollar bills.
Got through my first exam unscathed (I think). It went well enough that I feel good about it, it wasn’t a giant slap to the face, so that’s enough for me. The studying commenced today for the next two possible injuries: physics and calculus. I think I can pull them off, easily as long as I keep working hard. That’s what I keep telling myself at least.
Only 12 days until I’m home! Can you believe it?!? So, so excited.
xoxo, S.
ps. It’s supposed to snowstorm tomorrow. It’d be nice to have a quiet, warm, pampered, tea-filled study day in my room for a change. The library is starting to get to me.
