Time for that whole pre-winter break break...well, almost.
Only two days until turkey day. It's kind of an unreal feeling. I've lost complete track of time, seasons, and just general feel of the world. When I was younger, we looked forward to these things for, um, weeks. At least. We anticipated Christmas for months. Now? I live by the college calendar. Christmas is more of a welcome thing once exams are finished, not before. Agh, and my last exam is the 17th. Curses.
Speaking of turkey day, it's two days away. I will be going home tomorrow. I have no idea when. I have no idea how I'm getting there. All I know is I need to bring home my overflowing laundry basket (and I feel no guilt about this either - it's not like I pay for laundry here..hehehe), and my oboe, and my piano music. And a bunch of movies, 'cause we've got a functional DVD player at my house now - hooray!! I think my general distaste for the upcoming holiday is my up-and-coming nervousness for my recital - which is in um, SIX days. That and there's nothing to do at home. Well, Paul will be there, and Adam, and Justine, and I think Lizzie said we should go out for coffee (or in my case, iced chai, or tropical smoothies, or something that's not coffee because i don't like coffee) - so *checks contact list in cell* I will be able to call her. An interesting moment of my day came when I panicked about not knowing if I had Lizzie's cell phone number - did it ever occur to me that I do, in fact, have her home phone number?? Of course not...score one for the technology age. :) So hopefully I'll be somewhat busy over the weekend. I'm trying to put off ceiling tile counting until winter break.
On Saturday night, I did buy new knitting needles. So we'll see if I remember to bring those home/use them/etc. I was planning on making a Harry Potter scarf for myself, um, like, a year and a half ago. Nope, make that two years ago. I made one for Adam for Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanzaa in 2002...then lost the maroon and gold yarn, bought more (it's collecting dust). Then I bought new knitting needles (and Paul, if we hang out, I won't trip over anything and almost impale you with them like Gina did...), with the excitement of being able to work on my own scarf before I finished that blue and pink one that I'm giving Mom for Christmas. If I finish it. Since it's now two Christmases overdue. Whoops. Um. The point of this, I think, is that I was going to make myself a Harry Potter scarf when Kali showed up with a super kickass Harry Potter scarf that she made with a round needle (which I don't know how to use). Maybe I'll make a maroon and gold scarf with my new needles because it's not only Gryffindor colors, it's Minnesota colors! And I can give it to my grandpa. If I ever remember how to knit anymore.....
Hmm, maybe this weekend will entail digging through that huge box of yarn in my room and finding out what I have and have no done over the past three years. I set out to be so creative...if I find the time/motivation/time, I can probably knock off all of my Christmas presents by just finishing up what I said I'd give people two years ago. Oh, I'm so clever.
Anyone want a scarf?? Hehe, that's the extent of my talents. Scarves, and half-finished afghans. But those are going to me. If I ever finish them. Just leave a comment with colors you want, and I'll see if I have them. I probably do. And don't expect it by Christmas - but by the fourth of July in 2006. Hey, I set realistic goals for myself. I wonder if I'll get any requests...:)
Now, if you'll excuse me, my cartoon fix of the night, Garfield & Friends, is on.
I'd say Happy Thanksgiving now, but I'm sure I'll probably be bored tomorrow night.
Ooh, thanks for the Empire Records quote. That's one of my favorite parts of the movie. I watched it tonight - again - all the way through! YAY!!!
- posted by L. @ 1:50 AM