My Favorite Things

Yesterday the big O had her notoriously frenetic "Favorite Things" episode. Women were wailing, there was dancing in the streets, old ladies were doing cartwheels - it was total chaos. I felt like slapping everyone silly.

Fortunately, I wasn't so absorbed by the madness that I veered away from exactly what O was recommending for the holidays. One of the things she suggested put me off: UGG boots. Isn't that just a clever euphemism for an Ugly Boot? I will never understand why people would spend money (in this case over a $100) for ugly boots. Those must be some COMFORTABLE shoes.

O's big prize giveaway was an LG refrigerator with a built-in HD television and other gadgets like a stored database of over 100 recipes. I thought that was pretty cool, except I couldn't help thinking that the food could get spoiled or someone could get electrocuted if any beverage spilled on the panel.

So what are my favorite things? Being with friends and family! This past weekend was most excellent because I got to share it with my wonderful friends. I also realized that I need to practice my poker skills, my skills being none at this point. Monday was awesome as well, as Nan, Su and I spent time with Ms. U at her lovely Queens residence. I like Queens. I understand why its considered one of the most diverse places in America, I recognized that when I first set foot into Elmhurst. Sigh...if only we could say the same about Shaolin.

Tonight T and I are going to do our annual viewing of the Muppet Christmas Carol. If you haven't watched it, you're missing out. Its seriously one of the best adaptations of Dickens I've seen. Speaking of which, I think I may be on a Dickens wave right now. I just finished watching the BBC miniseries "Bleak House" and let me tell you, it is VERY, VERY good. You should check that out, too. I think O should add a Netflix subscription to her favorite things list because that is certainly something I'd love this Christmas!