I just worked a crazy week. Now I'm drinking my roommate's black russians all alone in my apartment (don't worry, he said I could). How pathetic is that? Happy thanksgiving, eh. Hey, it's my birthday this thursday! It's also Paul's birthday. Both of us have to work. It sucks. I bought him a bodhran. One of those Irish drums. And a book. Yeah. The drum was pretty expensive, but you should have seen how he was glowing with child-like glee when he chose it out for himself (but he doesn't get it 'til his birthday!). I wrapped it in bright paper. I like wrapping presents. I picked up another thing for the Weird Food Basket for Judy and Janette today. I haven't got much yet; normally I buy things closer to Christmas, but this I couldn't pass up. It was White Truffle Oil. Seriously. What the fuck? I was tempted to open it just so I could smell it. People make such a deal over truffles. I don't understand, because I've never tried them. I figured it would be an interesting addition to the Weird Food Basket. I will also include sweet buns from one of the Chinese bakeries downtown, but I will buy those just before I leave for Nelson. I bought the basket to carry it all in the other day. It's a larger basket than last year, but this year I started buying much earlier. I really like doing this. I love shopping, especially for weird foods. I like trying new things, but not by myself. Well, I like trying new things, by myself or not, but REALLY weird stuff I like trying with friends. Much more fun. Anyway, I need to finish baking. And continue drinking. I'll shout at you all later. . Rosie.
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