December 26, 2003

The One With The Christmas Rundown

A question my daddy asked me on the way to our family Christmas party: "Who is the Second Noel?"

'Twas a wondrous Christmas yet again, the perfect occasion in which to partake in copious alcohol consumption, guilt-free! Some really great wine was being served at our annual family gathering and who am I to pass up such luxury? Perhaps my taste buds are not "cultured" enough, but I learned that a $250 bottle of 1999 Opus One tastes almost exactly like a $20 bottle of generic merlot from the local AM/PM. The only difference is that you feel like a total rock star! Ah.. livin' the good life, even for a few hours (or however long your buzz lasts) is pretty damn sweeet.

I got some kick ass present$, too. I love them all, but this one I am particularly delighted by:

It's an Ecosphere, a self-contained, self-sustaining ecosystem. I've been wanting this for forever. It's the perfect mix of biology and art, and most importantly, it's an aquarium you DON'T HAVE TO FEED OR CLEAN OR TAKE CARE OF!!! Does that say "Nancy" all over it, or what?!?!?!

Here's a closer look at my new little pets, who decided to get together and smile for their new master:

I LOVE IT!!!

I have to go now, there's a Forensic Files marathon on! Do the Christmas treats ever end? :)

Posted by Nancy at December 26, 2003 7:31 PM