Christmas

Yay, today was Christmas ^__^

So Ray and I exchanged gifts. He got me a new Archos player (fuck ipods, by the way), a Street Fighter blanket W00T, and a new watch. I got him a new jacket, 2 movies, a new video game and a book. My mother came over this morning and I gave her the items we'd bought for her. She loved them but she is easily pleased with gifts since she does have modest taste with material items. She and I are alike in this sense. We both believe too many material possessions are burdensome.

I spent forever baking cookies today since Ray's parents like my chocolate chip cookies from scratch. Once I learned we would later be joining Ray's brother in law's family for Christmas dinner, I had to make an extra batch for more people. Oh noes! I was out of chocolate chips! >=(

So off we were to find an open store on Christmas day. We hit up two stores that we found open along a busy strip called Airline Drive here in Bossier City, but alas! They had no chocolate chips! Finally as we were about to give up Raymond spotted a grocery store open down the block and lo and behold! They had many yummy chocolate chips perfect for baking more delicious cookiessssssss.

I baked more cookies, saw my mom off back to my aunt's house, called my sister and then headed off for dinner with a family I've only met once.

Dinner had its awkward moments, mostly because I don't know anyone there, but it was still good, all things considered. They live out in the deep woods and it is very peaceful there.

Everyone I got gifts for this year was very happy with what they got I think. My sister hasn't received her gifts for her family though, still waiting to hear from her on that. My nephew sounded older over the phone. He is only 7 but he is growing so damn fast. I miss him actually. I really miss that little squirt.

Also to my overseas friend:
Glad you liked the gifts! Very, very glad you liked them in fact! You have no idea how worried I was that you'd not like them, dumb as that may sound. You know how I am lol.  All my best to you and yours and I hope you have a happy new year as well.



Well, we are off now. I am a lover of Sherlock Holmes and we are just itching to see the new movie starring Robert Downy Jr. I am thrilled, thrilled thrilled that they made a new Sherlock movie. It's a great way to end the night so I'm signing off now so we can go enjoy it.

Christmas day has been grand.

Goodnight world.