Fairytale Of New York

So glad that it is Friday. Managed to get a little bit accomplished yesterday with the getting Christmas pressies for people. Ordered a couple of things off of the internet, then got a call from my credit card company saying that they blocked the transactions because they thought that they were fraudulent. It is good that I have that protection, but it was kind of a pain to have to go back and go through everything again. Now I hope that I don't end up with duplicates of everything and charged doubly. So I got Carmin's necklace from Classic Hardware, and two dvd's for Nick (Petey Wheatstraw: The Devil's Son-in-law and a World/Inferno live dvd. I actually inadvertanly also purchased the performance to watch on demand on the computer, so I guess I could preview it myself, as well.). Still not sure if I will get him anything else. Wish I had more of an idea what he was getting me so that I could know when to stop buying. Think I will have to get Carmin a little something else, as well, and I think I have some ideas for Mom and Tony. Will have to get restaurant giftcards for Dad and Mary and Mom and Tony, and I think I will get tickets to that Beatles Tribute show for them (and one for me, too.). Nick's parents left a list of wines on the kitchen table while they are away (just like a store list kind of thing). I figure that is what I will get them. They are away in New York till Saturday, so I am staying at the house. Had to wake Nick up today and help with the dogs. Came over yesterday after work and watched the Sunny season finale and some Cheap Seats. Didn't initially feel like going out because I was in a foul mood on account of having had words with Mom on the phone after work over their inviting us to Manheim Steamroller and my not wanting to go, and then my accidently mentioning that Nick's parents were going to see Gogol Bordello with us for Nick's dad's B-day. Hopefully, she doesn't bring it up again today. Tonight Nick and I are going to a party at the Hiram Ballroom on Eutaw with people from his work. It's a pretty fancy thing, mostly black people, proper tickets and all, and a dinner buffet. Oh, and open bar on apple martini's for ladies till 11. Should be interesting. Had rather a nice evening last night in spite of my being in a self-loathing mood initially. Had to laugh at the hilarity of actually being on the floor in front of a real roaring fireplace, while the fireplace channel played on the television, and laying on top of a brown fleece, which resembled a bearskin rug. Had a bit of fun, rapid and simultaneous arrivals. Went to The Wind-up after that. Not too many people, which was nice. Will be very glad to go to lunch (yesterday they had an amazing roasted corn chowder and today they are supposed to have cream of crab soup. May get the chowder again, though, since it was so good.) and see Nick.