{NOTE: I go through about four or five, sometimes more, Christmases a year, all within a few days. Thank GOD this year is two less!!!}

I just got back from Ted’s house where Ted, Nich and I celebrated Christmas. When I arrived Ted and I compared peppermint bark and paced until Nich called. Then we sat in her room listening to the Carpenters (Ted’s Christmas present to herself) and laughing over all the old stuff she’s been finding while cleaning out her room. When Nich arrived we talked, were passed baby (Ted’s nephew, Naython) and then opened gifts. They were both excited about the “functional” gifts that I gave them and thrilled about the paintings (I was actually in the middle of resizing the pictures of the paintings when Ted called me over). Nich gave me Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, which I was thrilled about, and Ted gave me the new Tegan and Sara CD, Sainthood, as well as, Scrabble Apple. Scrabble Apple is so much fun!! It’s like Scrabble only louder, harder and faster. God, that sounded bad. Anyways, the important thing is that it’s fun. Also, I got to finally interact with Naython. This was the first time that I’ve actually seen him since he was at the, what I like to call, “Oh my god, his head!!” stage. He is such a sweet baby and laughs at nearly everything. Though, I find it interesting how much Ted and I are indifferent to babies. They’re cute but being around one doesn’t really make me want one.

ANYWAYS, on the way home I listened to the new Tegan and Sara CD…..AWESOME!!!!!! I only got to about track four or five by the time I got home and had it not been after five in the morning I probably would have driven in circles listening to it. I, beyond a doubt, think that this is their best album yet! I recommend everyone, Tegan and Sara fan or not to at least listen to it. I can guarantee you that I will be listening to it the entire way to New Orleans!!!

So, yeah. I am so much of a nerd that I had to hop on the internet before collapsing into bed in order to tell you all that!

ALSO, that Todd Selby, of the wonderful The Selby, is coming out with a book!!! I am thrilled!

Nigh Nigh and Merry Christmas Eve Everyone!!
-Rain-