Oh, the joys of extended four-day vacations at home for the holidays. My wonderful, wonderful boss gave me an extra day off. I have been on hiatus from the Internet world since then, which was surely deserved. Now if I could ask you all a small favour: STOP UPDATING YOUR BLOGS. I can’t keep up. It’s stressing me out.
I’m headed back to St. John’s tomorrow, but I just wanted to wish you all a very Merry Christmas! Happy New Year. Feliz Navidad? Bonne fete!
It’s been a great few days off, although not nearly as exciting as I expected. I miss my best friend. Last night I went to see Greener perform at the Warehouse, and I felt incredibly out of place. Fortunately, that feeling tends to disappear (as does all others) after drinking a dozen of beers and multiple shooters. I totally fooled my mother into thinking I was sober when I stumbled home at 3:00 a.m. though. Oh yeah, still got it.
Warehouse love!
Example of small town life: I was standing around talking to some friends, when we realized we were all first cousins. Cameras immediately appeared.
I received some sweet swag this year, although I’ve been really trying to take the less materialistic route lately. Everything just seems so wasteful, or maybe it’s because I’m broke. I bought such crappy presents for my family, and then left my brother’s package in St. John’s. FOR THE SECOND TIME IN TWO YEARS. I am not joking. Boy, did my mother ever complain.
So I asked for all practical stuff, like window curtains and a sleeping bag. But I was really, really looking forward to a bottle of Dior Midnight Poison perfume. It was like…my one big gift, y’know? I thought for SURE I had it. I unwrapped present after present and each time expected it to be THE motherload, and it never was. I remember my genuine shock when I reached the end of my pile. I felt like a kid receiving a jigsaw puzzle instead of a bouncy castle. It was awful, I became emotional, and I have been punching myself in the face since then for being such an irrational bitch. My parents work hard to do nice things for me.
That being said, fuck materialism. I need some retail therapy.
My "little" bro and I, having a green Christmas
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December 28, 2009 at 7:18 am
Abbie
materialistic or not – that’s a cute coat you have on! and your brother’s face is priceless.
December 28, 2009 at 1:39 pm
J
I think all brothers have to look pissed off in family pictures.
It’s just how they do.
December 28, 2009 at 5:48 pm
linlah
Cute coat, boots and brother and wow no snow I didn’t expect that.
December 28, 2009 at 7:28 pm
*uncorked
Are those the new boots? Super cute.
December 28, 2009 at 10:12 pm
Nancy
I feel you on the updating thing. My ties with the internet world have loosened over the holidays. btw-love love love your coat and boots. And that’s so crazy to realize you’re first cousins with people you’re talking to. Wow.
December 29, 2009 at 12:17 am
Sherri
I swear I have a similar picture somewhere with my older brother making the exact same annoyed face. Ha!
December 29, 2009 at 1:23 am
ClassroomConfessions
Hahaha! Love your brother’s face in this pic! You look super cute
December 29, 2009 at 2:29 am
Kyle
How did you not know who you are first cousins with? does first cousins mean something different in St John’s? your brother looks like he accidentally made out with one of them and just found out they were family.
December 29, 2009 at 11:32 am
Chris
Given I’m going away in 6 months time I was sure to tell the family just to deposit into my travel fund. I never get exactly what I want and always miss out on the one thing you really want just like you did.
I hear you on the blog thing. I’ve been slow to keep mine updated let alone keep up with everybody else. Every time I read a blog post I find 3 more that I want to read.
December 29, 2009 at 5:50 pm
Maxie
I got a ton of practical stuff too– annoying. I mean it’s great because I don’t have to buy that stuff now, but I’d rather have fun stuff. I hate growing up.
December 30, 2009 at 2:20 am
blunt delviery
oh how i’ve missed thee.
um, WHATEVER. you are all about updating your blog. it stresses ME OUT. but, on an unrelated and important sidenote -i love your boots!
and wow, am i ever good at pretending soberness. until the photos surface the next day, whichi have no recollection of.. it makes me wonder.
December 30, 2009 at 10:51 pm
JoAnna
You look so awkward in that photo with your bro, Candice. Have a shot. Smile. Enjoy life. And happy holidays!
December 31, 2009 at 2:29 pm
angryredhead
@Abbie: hahaha, thanks! i love it
@J: I’m not sure if he was pissed off, or if the sun was in his eyes
@Linlah: thanks! yeah, totally green EVERYWHERE. even here in st. john’s.
@V: they are! so glad i bought them, sooo warm.
@Nancy: merci! and pshh, enjoy the trip, lots of time to catch up when you’re back…although i do miss your comments.
and just to clarify, we all KNEW we were related, we’re all quite close, but it was just funny to have all the family coming together by chance…true testament to a small town!
@Sherri: nothing like sibling love, eh?
@Cammy: thanks, Cammy!
@Kyle: hhahaha, refer to my comment to nancy
@chris: i know eh? so hard to keep up. i love the money idea, my mother says next year she’s just going to give me some cash to go out and buy my own things, but that spoils some of the fun i think. then again, i AM an adult! lol.
@maxie: i KNOW! i hope i marry rich so i can be spoiled rotten.
@brit: oh geez, you’re definitely more behind than me, hah! i’m glad you finally found my other site though, i was anxiously awaiting the day.
@JoAnna: i keep writing “jo” because that’s what I call my best friend…anyway, that’s totally not my awkward face…it’s totally my post-Boxing Day hungover as hell face, hehe.