Rachael_from_FOX's Blog

Usually I'm a bit of a scrooge during the holidays.  I hate all of the music and commercialization of Christmas.  But I must say that this year, I'm a little more festive.  I actually decorated my apartment.  I have a tree, lights, garland and even little red ribbons everywhere.  It's really putting me in the Christmas mood!  This is what I've been missing.  I even find myself listening to holiday music (Blake from WDBR did a remake of Soulja Boy, and it's my new favorite.  Check it out on www.wdbr.com)

I am struggling, however, with finding the right gifts.  All I need to buy for this year is my mom, dad, brother, dog and grandma.  If anyone has any good ideas, let me know. 

Another thing that put me in a better mood was my friend Brandy's Ugly Holiday Sweater Party.  See the photo below.  When do people ever think it's okay to wear sweaters like that for real?  Are they made specifically for other people to make fun of them?  If anyone has any better ugly sweaters, please email me a picture!  ratchison@foxillinois.com

My mom asked me what I wanted this year for Christmas.  Usually I can name about 10 fun things I really want, but not this year.  I feel like I'm really a grown up now... here's my Christmas wish list:

1. Electric Blanket
2. Energy efficient space heater
3. new skillet
4. chopping knife
5. Vacuum cleaner

What the heck is going on here?  When did I turn responsible and boring?  Maybe it was the second I put on that hideous Christmas sweater....