Tuesday should have been more productive, but I did manage to get some errands done. I picked up a couple pairs of pants from the Big & Tall, deposited money, and did some various Christmas shopping. I was meaning to give Dave Serenity for Christmas but he kept telling me he was all set to get it- then his car broke down and he didn't have the cash to get it. So this was an opportunity to pick up Serenity. Unfortunately I had to give Dave his gift early to prevent him from going out and getting it anyways. This was fine and he also took the occasion to give me my gift early as well: Mario Kart DS! Which is awesome, and very much like Mario Kart 64. I love it! As for the rest of the shopping, I have all but a few gifts left... What they are will remain a secret as some people who read this might spoil the occasion!

Christmas was slow to take hold of me this year. I usually get all gushy after Thanksgiving, but this year I've been so busy and concentrating on so many things that I haven't had much time to revel in it. Spending time away from home has also prevented me from enjoying the holiday spirit. But today feels different. It was a normal day at work, and I was sad to learn that we won't be able to do our pot luck dinner for work this week, but despite that I can't wait to get home(Batavia) and I can't wait to be with family.