Remember December

Christmas break began on Tuesday when my boyfriend, Jason, our friend, Hugh, and I drove down to the Rogue Valley to stay with our families for the week. It has been a nice, but busy, break. Dad took me shopping so I could get my Mom some orchids for her birthday which was on the solstice. Shopping with my father is a lot like running in a race but in full clothing and clutching a purse. The man walks faster than a CEO who is late for a meeting in NYC but much sweeter:) He bought me a pair of gorgeous black boots for my birthday next month. What a great Dad!

My grandma flew up from L.A. for the holidays and noticed a five pound increase in my weight the moment she saw me. What are the holidays without a little verbal abuse? My cousin flew into Portland and came down with my sister and her boyfriend on Christmas Eve. We all opened our pajamas(tradition); mine are fuzzy and zebra striped bottoms with a purple top. Snoftness!

We woke up this morning and opened presents after rallying some late sleepers. My parents got me so many things I have been needing such as pots and pans, a vacuum, a coffeemaker, and some other little goodies. Jason gave me a Flip Video Camera which is something I have wanted for quite some time. I gave him his present which was a Playstation 3 with Arkham Asylum. He was so surprised and excited! I love making his day:)

I have already gotten to see some old friends and family as well as spend time with my puppies! Tomorrow we will go shopping for my new laptop and once I have it set up I will be uploading the videos I shot from tonight. Unfortunately while I am excited to return to Eugene with my loot what awaits me there is far from appealing. On Monday morning I will be getting my last two wisdom teeth pulled so be prepared of a lot of lame, swollen, and pathetic videos.

On another note, I am ready for 2009 to end. It truly was a horrible year. We lost a close friend, almost lost one of our dogs, paired with so many unexpected bills, trials and tribulations. The only good thing I can be optimistic about is the fact that I am here, writing a blog. Basically, I made it. Which just goes to show how resiliant we humans are. 2010 WILL be better:)

I want to thank my family and friends for a great holiday. I also want to thank Courtney in particular, for staying at our apartment and watching our kitten, Ickis, while we were away. Thanks Courtney, we love you!

Well it's time for me to get some sleep. Wish me luck on Monday! Send me lots of love! Hope you all had a wonderful week and travel safely.

~Kylie