So, it’s turkey day. I was in charge of desserts today. I took the liberty of making several boxed pastry delights. quality!
I was welcomed after a smooth flight to Wyoming, NY by a random big fat pink pig wandering down the road. (Oak would have been like, “Breakfast!”) The thing was that this was not surprising, and is in fact a regular occurrence in this small upstate town. My mom and I had lunch at the local bed and breakfast and browsed the shops, all decked out for the holidays already!
More to come about the holiday activities, but I must go doll-up for the din-din. I spent all morning watching holiday television such as the Macy’s Thanksgiving day parade and the dog show (puppies!).
I’m also in charge of the corn muffins. 
Time to go take my responsibility seriously!
Last weekend, Oak and I went to the flea market, namely to get a print framed for his parents. Nestled in the corner of the flea market is a frame shop, bustling with activity. No more paying $300 for a custom frame at Michael’s!
But what was amazing was how quickly and accurately they worked. The mat-cutting lady would quickly examine the print or object, and with a few swift cuts with the huge paper-cutter (which seemed very dangerous to me), a perfect mat was cut. She also helped choose the colors of the mat and frame. When she talked, people listened! haha. The best was when a girl had a cross-stitch project of Santa claus that had a stitched frame with a curve on the top.
With hesitation, the girl asked, “Can you make the mat match the top?” and the woman was like, “I’VE BEEN KNOWN TO DO THAT!”
Then it was the highlight- the giant circle cutter. She also did some amazing math in her head for that one. I’m personally still quite astounded.
Today Oak and I went to a wine-tasting at Chatham Hill Winery. My personal favorites were Sauvignon Blanc, Sweet Carolina Blackberry, and the Viognier (named the “white wine that wants to be a red”, had a very complex taste compared to the fruity flavors of the others I enjoyed). Yay!
We also went to the library in Apex, where I got some books on elegant table settings. Their holiday books were very low, I guess people have them out already! Yesterday we got our christmas tree. It’s small (4ft tall). Apparently real trees are prohibited in our complex. Well, I also am allergic to them, and they make a mess when all the needles fall off. I’m perfectly happy with the fakie! The problem is it seems that all tree decorations are incredibly cheese. I have ornaments, obviously, but no garland, lights, etc. I guess I have to decide on that motifa sometime! 
haha.
Let’s get through Thanksgiving first though!
Finally, a few pictures of our made-over living room!
Another recent purchase is a real-live bed. With comfort coils! Oh la la. It’s so cushy we have to buy deep-pocket sheets for it. My dorm-bed conditioned back wasn’t used to it at all at first, but I’m finally getting into it! haha.
I have so many pictures to post. Sigh. Soon, I promise. The apartment pictures were from high demand from my mom!
Does anyone else find it highly annoying that by the time work (or class, whatever the case may be) is over, it’s DARK outside?
I’m having an unusually hard time adapting to this now, I don’t know if it’s because I’m inside all day in a brightly lit cube or if it’s because it’s also still in the high 60s every day (summer in NY! hello!). Very weird.
It feels like it’s about 9pm right now!
Hi, I’m Carrie, and I’m a video game addict.
While walking through Chapel Hill last night all I could think was, man I could rail on that curb/bench/hand rail! Do the little handstand thingy on my snowboard, oh yeah that’s hot.
But I can’t snowboard! Or skateboard for that matter. I would never dream of railing. But virtual Carrie can, oh yeah
I think in SSX3, once I’ve got Elise maxed out, I’ll start Kaori. She has cooler clothes. Half the excitement I get from the game is earning money to buy cool clothes. Elise won this little bathing suit top with canadian flags on it. Way too cold for snowboarding. I’m waiting to get a tiara. Hotness.
Things from the weekend:
- catching up on IBM work
- joining a crowd of 75,000 people in Chapel Hill for Halloween
- searching for Keith’s lost wallet while being attacked by boogiemen (see Oak or me for details)
- 6 loads of laundry (note to self: do laundry every week, self. Or you will have to fold LOTS of laundry)
- Playing SSX3. My character, Elise, looks just like me (OK, close anyway..)! Oak’s character is dressed like a hillbilly (contrary to this picture, Oak’s character dons a dirty barn coat and a dorky hat) and is already pimpin’. I must say though, between this and the previous SSX, I miss the “You’re trick-ay” music. *sob* But it is still really fun, there is so much to do and unlock, it’s insane.
Well it’s just about time to return to my Java class so I will depart for now. Laterz!
