tv snob

i'm becoming one of those people who watches stupid programs on tv just because they're in high def. kelvin and i got our christmas present this weekend.... a 50" plasma. it's beautiful. so now i'm watching Barry Mantilow concerts and educational programming about tazmanian devils. the cool thing is that i can do that and see their individual nose hairs if i want.

it's probably a good thing i'm not working from home any more. i would never leave the living room.

christmas list

I am having a terrible time with christmas this year. i don't know what i should get for anyone, and i've not had much luck coming up with a list for myself.

i did think of a few things though (links are mostly for illustration. if you're buying these things, find the best deal (except don't skimp on the llbean tote ;) ):
1. memory stick 1g (i think kelvin might get me thing)
2. a llbean tote. open top, preferably large with long handles. i'm not picky on the color. monogramed would be cool but not necessary.
3. an oxo salad spinner. the small one is fine.
4. this one is really random... Enesco collectible company has a line called 'Heartwood Creek by Jim Shore". They have an angel figurine that has a nativity scene carved and painted on her dress, and she's holding a north star. i think the sku is JIMS-4003273. I just saw this at the mall a few weeks ago and it really jumped out at me. i think it's prettier in person than the photos online.
5. a cheaper option than the one above is the Star With Nativity - Heartwood Creek by Jim Shore Ornament.