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The origins of Christmas comes from the birth of Jesus and celebrating his birthday at Christ's mass. At least this is what the true story is supposed to be. Over the years, this has been turned into a day to celebrate a jolly, fat guy in a red suit. Today, we use it as a day to celebrate getting presents and breaking the bank in order to show how much we care about one another.

Now I am the first one to gladly receive a nice gift. As my Mother would say, "Oh, you shouldn't have...but I'm glad you did!" And I love finding just the right thing for those closest to my heart, I really do...In fact, I find it hard waiting until Christmas for them to open their gift because I am so excited at how well I did. But I have to wonder why should I feel obligated to bend over backward for those other people that I try to avoid most of the year (those who I only interact with solely because I'm related to them). This is why people find the holidays the most stressful time of year and why the Grinch stole it.

To me, the meaning of Christmas is to remember and show how much you love one another. Those that you really truly unabashedly love. For me, that means my family circle (Mom, Dad, Hubby, Brother, Grandmas and my family of friends). Sometimes that showing could be an expensive gift or it could be as simple as a great CD mix. Since I also have friends who aren't Catholic or even believe in organized religion, should they miss out on this blessed day of adoration and showering of gifts? I don't think so...therefore, I think there should be a day called Lovemas instead to celebrate all those people you love.

So if you are reading this, that means you are in my family circle and I wish you all the love and peace on the 25th and everyday.

Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanza, Happy Festivus, Happy Ramadan, Happy New Year and happy, happy, Lovemas!!!

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I was tagged, yet again, by Lara. I have to say this one was really cool. I use to say that Sara McLachlin was the soundtrack to my previous relationship (angst heaven)! Sara did not appear on my random shuffle today but I did have some real gems!

• opening credits:
  "Way Over Yonder"- Carol King
• first day at school:
  "Don't Be a Baby, Baby"- Michael Buble
• falling in love:
  "Breakdown"- Jack Johnson
• breaking up:
  "Captain Jack"- Billy Joel
• prom:
  "Come Get To This"- Marvin Gaye
• life's okay:
  "All About Soul"- Billy Joel (once again!)
• mental breakdown:
  "Not Coming Home"- Maroon 5
• driving:
  "Like The Way I Do"- Melissa Etheridge
• flashback:
  "Afternoon Delight"- Little River Band
• getting back together:
  "Keep It Together"- Madonna
• wedding:
  "Until The End of Time"- Justin Timberlake/The Benjamin Wright Orchestra
• birth of child:
  "We All Fall In Love Sometimes"- Jeff Buckley
• final battle:
  "Hang On To Your Ego" - Beach Boys
• death scene:
  "Say What You Want" - Texas
• funeral song:
  "I Promise You Walls"- Shiny Toy Guns
• end credits:
  "Heat Of The Moment"- Asia

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Yes, I was tagged by Lara, too.

• I felt transported back to my childhood when I got the chance to see Casino Royal with my Dad.
• Be careful to make sure that the insta read thermometer is set to Fahrenheit and not Celsius when you are cooking your bird for Thanksgiving. I almost went into cardiac arrest but it turned out alright with a little help from Mom and Dad.
• Doing a quick about face when you spot your ex at the mall is not exactly the coolest or most subtle move. Oh well, hindsight is 20/20.
• I have not bought a single Christmas gift yet and have no thoughts as to what to purchase. This is not a good sign.
• Coming back to work on Monday after being off for almost a week sucks!
• I am glad that the temperature seems to have taken a turn. There is nothing better than sweater weather!
• I love that the holiday movie season has officially kicked off. Maybe it will make up for the poor summer showings.
• I just realized that I haven’t purchased any new music in forever. I gotta get my butt in gear.
• I found a great tennis racket program where I can try out 2 demo rackets each week for a month. It is just $30 and then I can apply the money to a new racket.
• Playing monopoly with the hubby on game cube each night does not help going to sleep at a reasonable hour.

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I have waited almost a solid week before posting anything on the recent elections and subsequent Democratic takeover of the Congress. Well as most of you know, I am just giddy with excitement and almost disbelief that the Republican machine didn't steal this one too. Mind you, I have no doubt that there was some shady machinations going on but apparently too many people voted for the Dems to make a difference. How refreshing!

After reading and watching the election wrap ups and aftershocks, Rumsfeld weenie roast anyone, I have to say watching Bushie backpedal is quite entertaining. It is like watching a 5 year old getting a time out. After endless bullying, not sharing, holding his breath, and screaming, NO, NO, I won't do it, you can't make me; his best buddy gets expelled. Now little George is willing to play nice on the playground and promises to work well with others if they include him in all their reindeer games.

Lets see if how long it will last :)

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Yes, my friends it is a new post! I know it has been a long while since you have had the privilege of reading my witty, snarky and very insightful musings. Have you missed them? Really, it's okay, you can admit it.

Well, after what can only be summed up as the most boring October in recent memory, I can finally add some notes to my poor neglected little blog. I suppose that boring is better than drama central but it certainly makes for a dry blog spell.

So I am going to kick off the new blog season with Claudia's list of the best things ever! Okay, I'll be fair...best things this week.

1. Scott's anti-snore mask. Oh my god! It truly is the best thing ever. It is fan..frickin..tastic! I can actually sleep in the same bed as my husband without constantly hitting him or getting pissed off. Why did it take 6 mos. for him to finally get the thing. One word (as I shake my head): HUSBANDS! (interchangeable with: MEN!)

2. Actually part of #1 but I am calling it 2, seeing my hubby in his little get up is hysterical. I swear it looks like he is deep sea diving. A riot!

3. Habitat for Humanity Home Store. I just found this little gem yesterday. It is a store that has extras that weren't used in a Habitat home and most items are at least half off. They also have a lot of donated used items as well so it can be hit and miss what you can find but there are some amazing steals in there. I bought a beautiful 4ft. x 3ft framed and matted print that fits perfectly in my front living room for 78bucks! You can't even buy a frame that size for $78!! They have some gorgeous front doors, tile, even packs of pergo flooring. What tops it off as a great find is all proceeds go back to habitat for humanity. It is located in south phoenix. Check it out.

This is where I am going to sign off for the day and not use up any more thoughts that I can use for a later post!

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1) Too bad then, we are not going to run your ad.
2) UPS and DHL man continuing to stack up the boxes in the wrong spot blocking the big cheese’s door; causing my boss to lose his s***.
3) A blizzard in Buffalo does justify extending material deadline ‘til Tuesday. A blizzard in Buffalo does NOT justify extending space deadlines for the entire campaign in 30 colleges.
4) Just because Ronni is off today does not mean that I suddenly have 8 arms, 2 heads, and an endless amount of patience. When did I become fixer of everything? It's not in my title.
5) Send sweeter emails to a certain paper that we are going to have to make a compromise, as earlier missive seems to have too much tone and not enough explanation. Too threatening. Hmmmmmmm…does anyone buy that I am too threatening? (see #1 for answer to alleged threatening email).

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Yes, it is true my beloved and trusty iPod did die. I cannot believe how truly sad one can get over a gadget, but trust me you can. I can’t even bring myself to throw poddy away. Maybe I can use it for a coaster? Any suggestions welcomed. My hubby tried all he could to keep it alive and even went so far as to wait in line at the genius bar. Who knew you can make reservations for this on line? He even surprised me and bought me a brand spankin’ new 30gig video iPod that very day; rather than saving the tax and buying it from Amazon just so I wouldn’t have to go through the weekend jonesin’ for my music. A big gold star goes out to Scott for being such a good husband and not rolling his eyes at me but understanding my plight.

Besides discovering the joy of watching old grey’s anatomy episodes and playing pac man on my new baby; I have also discovered iPod swapping. What is swapping you may ask?! Well, it is not as dirty as you may think. It is when you and a co-worker, friend, complete stranger trade iPod’s for a certain amount of time and listen to their library of tunes. My swapping buddy is Kristina in the business office. She is just about as random as I am with our genre of music and what is even better we have very similar tastes in music! So we swap for the entire day and get a break from listening to the same artists over and over and even find new gems to listen to. I have turned her on to: Jeff Buckley and Guster. In turn I have discovered: Anne McCue, who totally rocks!

Try and find an iPod buddy today and do some swapping!!!

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