Ahoy! I am currently watching Love Actually which is THE BEST holiday movie of ALL TIME. Aside from the holiday category, it is also on my top ten list of Best Movies of All Time. I gives me that warm fuzzy feeling is so many different ways that I begin to lose track and forget that I hate Commercial Christmas so much.
I can't believe the holidays (well, Christmas really) is already here. THANKSGIVING ISN'T EVEN HERE YET PEOPLE! And I can already find radio channels dedicated solely to Christmas carols. Below is an excerpt from The Only Kayak, a book I just finished, the middle phrase encompassing my thoughts on the subject.
"Nature and technology have an uneasy relationship, yet each has something to offer. One is where we came from, the other is where we’re going. One shrinks as the other grows. One loses in a war, the other wins and determines winners. One makes you feel vulnerable, a subject of the Earth, the other makes you feel powerful, a lord of the Earth. One is Christ in the desert finding clarity, the other is Christmas at Macy’s buying Calvin Klein. One explains death and disease while the other attempts to eradicate them. One is accepting what comes your way, the other is hacking DNA. One teaches grace, the other breeds pride. One is about slowing ourselves down, the other is about making things fast. One is words, the other word processing. One is stories, the other statistics."
I picked up a few copies of my most recent published article in the Inland Business Catalyst. It's always exciting to see your name in glossy print. It was quite a pick-me-up after spending most of the week at home tending to Scott. He's feeling slightly better, by the way. The last 2 days have been full of excruciating pain but he might be through the thick of it.
I should mention, having named today's entry after cinematic pastimes, that I've heard from 3 different people so far that the new James Bond movie isn't all it's cracked up to be. Not horrible, but not altogether the expected James Bond package either. Please provide feedback if you've seen it.
Also, if you care to see pictures of me in the COOLEST (well, mostly, most embarrassing) outfit ever, check out www.ewukayakclub.blogspot.com.
Today I am a penguin and a hot rum tea.
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I have come to terms with the commercialism of the holidays. So many people complain about it, the main complaint being that the stores decorate for Xmas too early. I don't buy that, though. I have already bought several gifts. I think I picked up one or two before Halloween even. There is nothing wrong with shopping early; it saves time and stress later. So, if I am going to be shopping early, what's wrong with stores putting out displays for forward-thinking shoppers like me? Plus, Xmas (and the holiday season in general) is a wonderful time of year. It's so festive and has a great focus on family and giving and togetherness. Why not stretch that out as long as possible? And I love to give gifts! I've heard so many people complain about gift-giving, but in our family, we have gone the other way and elevated it to an art form, don't you think? We give not one but two gifts to each family member. One tree gift (to put under the tree and open on Xmas eve) and one sock gift (to put in the stockings hung up in the TV room to be opened on Xmas Eve Eve). We try hard to think of the most creative/interesting gifts, especially for the socks. I love it.
In other news, I love Love Actually as well!! And I am listening to your Mixwit mix right now!
Today I am hot apple cider and a snowshoe hare.
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