The little engine that could...
The last few days have been incredibly hectic! I'm sure everyone out there of the Christmas-gift-giving persuasion has been busy shopping, unless you're one of those people who buys early. Actually, I bought a lot early this year… then I just stopped buying. So I'm playing catch up. I'm almost done though, just three more people to go.

Work has been crazy, too, as holiday calls and emails have made my department behind in some of our work. So a lot of us have been pitching in and helping with other people's work. In addition to our daily stuff.

I have a lot to look forward to, though. Tonight, we're going to see The Return of the King. And if I can make it to the end of the week, I'll get a week's vacation at the old family farm in Arkansas. Of course, I have a work potluck, a work Christmas party, my friends' Christmas party, and a whole lot of baking to do before then. I'm making some stuff to send down to Victor's family. His mom likes sweet potato pie, and I've never made it before. However, I promised that I would.

For you music lovers out there, Pitchfork is doing their 2003 best-of list this week. It's pretty original and fun. Of course, it's pretentious, but hey, that's Pitchfork for you!