happy holidays!

last night we had our holiday party (good timing too, as far as the weather is concerned).  it was good fun, and we spent a lot of the week making food, decorating and cleaning.  i made mulled wine and a pavlova, both of which got compliments.  i was relieved because the pavlova that i made, did not look quite like i remember pavlovas i've eaten.  meringue is a tricky thing!  we also had a white elephant gift exchange, which is generally hilarious.  the best part was that my mom got confused about two gifts, and my brother ended up picking a gift that was his actual christmas present--not the white elephant gift!  oops! 

i think i will spend the rest of this weekend doing not much at all.  the weather is rather unpleasant with several inches of new snow, and blowing winds.  it's cold.  and on monday, i start my new job selling cabinets and appliances at the midwest's favorite home improvement store.  the one where you can "save big money".  it should be an interesting experience, considering my current lack of knowledge about everything in our department.  except the part where i know how to use some of the things.  yeah, it's going to be a fun couple of weeks coming up!