SPF: Something red
 For this week’s SPF, Kristine asks for “something you own that is red or green”. Well, I don’t technically “own” the Christmas market in Cologne with its red-roofed booths, but it is a) the...
At the check-out
I went to TJ’s after work to pick up some chocolate and a bottle of wine to give to my co-workers for Christmas. When I walked up to the check-out, the following conversation unfolded. Clerk:...
In which I am a tiny bit stressed out, but in a good way.
I didn’t think I would say this this year, but I am a little stressed out. Hence the lack of posts. The sh*tload of work I have to do at work is not helping either....
Ready, steady… go!
Ok, hold on: before anyone freaks out. I booked my flight. (Breathe out!) I know, I am kind of a player to book about two weeks in advance, especially around Christmas time, but honestly, that...
As cool as a cucumber
It’s December, 2nd and I have not yet booked my flight to Germany. Mind you, I am planning to be on the plane in two weeks. Tsss. I really am as cool as a cucumber, am...
First Sunday in Advent
Advent starts on the 4th Sunday before Christmas, which means TODAY. It also marks the day for me to get out my Christmas decoration. Despite all the holiday music and decorations at the stores (which...
Holiday weekend
4 day-weekends are just awesome. Even though I get 3 day-weekends most weekends, 4 days are definitely better and the weekend has never felt that long in a while. Do I sound snobby or what?...
The first fake turkey dinner prepared by moi
Well, this was a fake turkey dinner, because it was not a turkey. It was a chicken. There was no way I was going to cook a whole freakin’ giant bird for just J and...