Christmas Tree at work

Day Uno

Today!

Very excited to open some presents tomorrow :D although I have been officially banned from touching presents under the tree until said time ;)

Helping Rachel Decorate

Helped Rachel and Evan decorate the tree. Christmas trees are a lot smaller here and they don't do all the crazy amount of lights or ornaments like we do in the states. I like that. I like the idea that I can assemble and decorate a tree in under 2 hours. :)

Christmas Wish List

By popular request :


A Kindle
On those long 12 hour plane rides my poor little iphone battery just can't hold up to it. Plus the screen and brightness really aren't designed to be read long term. Little knidle batteries last ages and their screens are made for reading plus they weigh less than a book in my backpack. It doesn't need to be super flash, the small one is just fine. I can't imagine needing more than 1,000 books at a time.
Amazon Kindle

A Tripod
I bought a new camera and i could use a small, easy to transport tripod, just something nifty to get me by and steady the camera on a table top. It would be nice to have one that tilts the camera but I can do that with books so no big issue.
Tripods at Best Buy

A SD Cart

I bought a new camera and I could use some 4GB-32GB SD cards. They are 2x's the price in NZ so I haven't bought any. Even a small one would be a big help. :(

SD Cards at Best Buy

Money towards new MacbookPro
The macbook I saved for and bought when I went to Auburn is on it's last leg. After multiple years of abuse via college tote bags, bicycle baskets, over heating and general mistreatment my logic board is failing fast and I could really use a new computer. My dream laptop (I'de prefer desktop but with moving so much) would be about $2,700 but I'm saving to get one that is about $1,600.  It's something I use every day  for work and play.

Shoes
My ChuckTs are falling apart and so I really need some new converse all star classics. I'm thinking bright red (not maroon) and low tops :) Again something I can't get in New Zealand easily.
converse

Socks
Striped socks, esp toe socks. I don't like socks with animals or stuff on them just fun coloured stripes. Normal fun coloured socks would be fun for the summer too.

Please No Candy

Trying to eat healthy. Candy is not healthy. Don't tempt me ;)

Official Travel Dates For Christmas

Hi all back home! Looks like this year I get to plan a little more in advance and so I have already purchased my plane tickets home for the Christmas holidays. I hope to spend more time with the family this trip but I'm also already planning a week of my time to spend with friends traveling around the south a bit.

I'll be flying into Birmingham on Dec. 26th and flying out of B'ham on Jan 27th.

Loudhailer Christmas Tree

Day one of tree: we couldn't find lights or ornaments  so we decorated with ribbons, paper clips, storm troopers, dexter action figures, and toys

best cookies ever!!

last day!

made of love and awesome