Not Quite Martha

So I am watching Rudolph...

who cares?  I am 28 years old, and single. Clearly there is no correlation between the fact that I am sitting at home watching Rudolph the Red Nosed Raindeer, and the fact that I am blindingly single. Right?

I am determined that I am going to enjoy the HELL out of this Christmas season. I am going to deck that halls, drink myself merry, go carolling (well, maybe not on purpose.. it might be an after effect of drinking myself merry), and have a gay olde time.

Question about Rudolph. Why the hell were they so mean to the kid because his nose was red? Why didn't they focus on his jacked up voice?
Ohh.. Rudolph and Clarice are flirting right now.  Dear God, I need a life.

Anyone? Anyone?

Woke up this morning

to the loud sound of  "crash" in my house. Well, it didnt really sound like sonic boom, but for the life of me, I can't figure out what the hell fell. My first response was my gorgeous 7.5 foot brand spankin new Christmas tree- that would just be about right- I dash out of bed, and check on the tree, its fine.  I wander around the house- it appears that everything is where it should be.  I ask you then dear internet, WHAT THE HELL FELL?

Second thought... its 24 days till Christmas. There, the countdown in the land of Kate has begun.

Third thought- I haven't bought one Christmas present yet. Anyone want to tell me what they want?

Fourth thought- I am not feeling very "worky" today.

Fifth thought- I need a vacation. A big ole vacation. With slot machines. And people that bring me drinks.

I must go prepare for work- why cant I just find myself a sugar daddy?

Go figure my mom was right..

I noticed a weird tinge in my lower back yesterday everytime I took a deep breath. Not good. Didn't stop me from working till 7pm, but I wasn't feeling so great.

Woke up this morning an hour late- something that never happens. I felt like major crap. I did what all 28 year olds do- I called my mommy. She said it was probably a bladder or kidney problem, but I just just go to the doctor just in case. My mom isnt a doctor. Did I believe her? Heck no. I went ahead and made the apointment- thinking surely it was a tumor or something, I am just that dramatic. What was the DX? A kidney infection. A UTI. A bladder infection. Now, dear internet, how does one manage to get all three. Ask me when I drank a glass of water last. Ask me how much Diet Coke I have been drinking lately? Yeah, I am really smart.

So here I sit on my couch. Taking this overpriced pharmaceutical 

And drinking water.

And cranberry juice.

Faa laa laa laa la

Let the Punishment Fit the Crime

A Judge That Thinks Outside The Box

i need a year long project...

i was over at 52 Cupcakes today reading her latest recipes, and realized I want to find a year long project that I can commit to, and learn something all at the same time.

I thought that maybe I could start a quilt, but my skill set is severly lacking.

Any ideas?

a few things that need mentioning..

Numero Uno- The posts are currently WAY out of whack- stuff from May is being pushed to the top.  That being said, its interesting to go back and read what my life was like 9 months ago.

Numero Dos- Its hot in Austin, which is putting a cramp on  this whole holiday prep. Its weird to have to turn your A/C on whilst(is whilst the appropriate word) decorating the casa.

Numero Tres- My house looks awesome in its festivus cheer. Someone pointed out to me today, the futility of decorating one month prior to the exodus to the D.C. area, but no one will hold me back from Christmaspalooza 2005.

Numero Quatro- I have watched an enormous amount of TV this weekend- movies galore- but the best being Vegas Vacation, and Miracle on 34th Street.  I just need a little more Griswald happiness and my day will be complete.

Numero Sinco- I am finally making my turkey today- been too lazy to do it all week- turkey salad, soup and sandwiches here I come. Hell hath no fury like a girl without her yearly dose of the bird.

and finally....

I realized I am totally pathetic. I must have talked to my mom 20 times this weekend. Yeah, I am a grownup. Yeah, I didnt need to go home- I was a-ok sitting in my house by myself.

-k

the stockings are being hung...

by the chimeny with care. two christmas trees in the house, and its OUTDOOR illumination day!

Does it get much better than this? My home looks festive and sparkly. I must admit that there is something jacked up about decorating in 80 degree weather.

more later

to shop or not to shop-- thats the question

its Black Friday. I have this CRAZY freakin urge to throw myself into the masses of people at the mall. Or at least at Target. I suddenly am overcome with an undeniable need to start Christmas shopping. Dear Lord save me from the insanity.

But I really want to.

im giggling like a little girl...

Its that magical time of the year.... its AFTER Thanksgiving!

I can officially listen to holiday music.

I can decorate my house.

Tres fabu

bear with me

i am migrating NQM- blogger style over to our new home in WP land....

its a painful migration, but I am going to make it happen....