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katherine_b at 07:19am on 27/12/2004
katherine_b at 07:19am on 27/12/2004First, I've just realised that I've had this LJ for more than a year. Apologies for you not getting a party or anything. *pats*
And in other news, Christmas Day went really well. Mum hasn't had any more seizures since she got home from hospital (thank goodness!!) and it's been lovely and peaceful here. I did a traditional Christmas lunch, although we cheated a bit on the turkey (turkey roll, not the real thing, but I'm not up to a full fowl!). Mum honestly hasn't stopped saying how nice it was since we finished it (a day and a half ago). She got all guilt-ridden and teary while I was cooking, saying that she wouldn't have had to cook a meal like that at my age and it's rough that I have to. While all those things might be true, she was working at my age and I'm still bludg... er, studying. Yes, studying. Ahem.
Santa was very good to me!
* New stereo, so now I only have one in my room, but the CD player, the radio and the cassette parts of it all work, in comparison to its predecessors. This also means I have *shock, horror* room on top of my bookcase, which used to be occupied by a stereo. Yay! (At this stage it's decorated by knick-knacks, but if it doesn't end up with books on it, I will be very surprised.)
* An Autobiography of "The Pythons", written by the Monty Pythons themselves.
* A gorgeous book called 'Parlour Games', which has EBD-like games in it that could be used for future Chalet stories. Some of them are fiendishly difficult!
* A new bedspread, as my old one is pretty ratty. I have to buy a frill for the bed to match it today. I was avoiding the Boxing Day sales yesterday. (And taking the chance to watch the measly 2.5 hours of the Boxing Day Test that Channel Nein grudgingly put up for us.)
* A new pedometer that actually talks to me (and is a wee bit freaky).
All in all, very respectable! The family presents included a George Foreman grill and roaster, but we're a little disappointed with them, as they are teeny! Good for two people, but not really three. You can't, for instance, fit three chicken fillets on to it. Hmm.
I watched Carnivale with my parents last night and we've all decided that it's a very odd show. Still, I like it. It makes a nice change from reality TV!
Now I have to get back to working on my thesis and on "Peace". I meant to do some yesterday, but I had to go shopping and also to visit my grandmother. Joy.
Have a great New Year everyone!
And in other news, Christmas Day went really well. Mum hasn't had any more seizures since she got home from hospital (thank goodness!!) and it's been lovely and peaceful here. I did a traditional Christmas lunch, although we cheated a bit on the turkey (turkey roll, not the real thing, but I'm not up to a full fowl!). Mum honestly hasn't stopped saying how nice it was since we finished it (a day and a half ago). She got all guilt-ridden and teary while I was cooking, saying that she wouldn't have had to cook a meal like that at my age and it's rough that I have to. While all those things might be true, she was working at my age and I'm still bludg... er, studying. Yes, studying. Ahem.
Santa was very good to me!
* New stereo, so now I only have one in my room, but the CD player, the radio and the cassette parts of it all work, in comparison to its predecessors. This also means I have *shock, horror* room on top of my bookcase, which used to be occupied by a stereo. Yay! (At this stage it's decorated by knick-knacks, but if it doesn't end up with books on it, I will be very surprised.)
* An Autobiography of "The Pythons", written by the Monty Pythons themselves.
* A gorgeous book called 'Parlour Games', which has EBD-like games in it that could be used for future Chalet stories. Some of them are fiendishly difficult!
* A new bedspread, as my old one is pretty ratty. I have to buy a frill for the bed to match it today. I was avoiding the Boxing Day sales yesterday. (And taking the chance to watch the measly 2.5 hours of the Boxing Day Test that Channel Nein grudgingly put up for us.)
* A new pedometer that actually talks to me (and is a wee bit freaky).
All in all, very respectable! The family presents included a George Foreman grill and roaster, but we're a little disappointed with them, as they are teeny! Good for two people, but not really three. You can't, for instance, fit three chicken fillets on to it. Hmm.
I watched Carnivale with my parents last night and we've all decided that it's a very odd show. Still, I like it. It makes a nice change from reality TV!
Now I have to get back to working on my thesis and on "Peace". I meant to do some yesterday, but I had to go shopping and also to visit my grandmother. Joy.
Have a great New Year everyone!
cheerful