Have I mentioned that I’ve completely lost my magic with the corn-muffin making? Well, my corn muffins for the holiday potluck went largely uneaten. I left them in the conference room with some hope that someone would take them to feed to a starving dog or something.
I’m hoping that I can blame this tragedy on the Jiffy corn muffin people rather than a declined skill level on my part. Maybe I should write the Jiffy people a letter someday.
Speaking of holiday hoop-la, can I say that Oak’s office holiday party was very fancy and exciting? First of all, it was at the Sheraton in Chapel Hill (hellow glitz and glamour! I had to wear pantyhose!). Second, there was an open bar – in which you could order mixed drinks – woo! Third, there was a rather large DESSERT bar after dinner as well (also live entertainment by a jazz band and then a rock band). Fourth, they gave out tooons of gift certificates to the employees. (The one we happened to win was donated, ironically, by Lenovo*, which they accidentally spelled “Lenova.” I will forgive them in this case.)
*Lenovo bought out the personal computing division of IBM last year.
So, in conclusion, DHTS can throw a heck of a holiday party, or “bash,” as the CIO prefers to call it. Indeed.
How are the holidays celebrated in your workplace?
Oak and I are completely, utterly obsessed with Good Eats. After seeing an inspirational episode on puff pastry (complete with catchy puff pastry theme song).
So, we decided to freely experiment with the stuff, and the results were very delicious indeed! See the rest of the photos on My flickr page.
Seeing all the previews for the Issac show (designer of the hip Target home and fashion stuff) on the Style channel, I was pretty sure I’d hate it, especially after he made some woman change from flats into high heels in the middle of New York. (Hellow when does HE ever have dying feet from heels?) After watching a few episodes now, though, I’m very much enjoying!
I think every show should have Giovanni the coffee dude in the corner to make caffeinated delights on command and fashion tips in every episode! I’m already considering making bridesmaid dresses into fashionable clubbing tops for a living. I think it could be a very profitable business.
They kicked up the holiday potluck this year with not one, but two giant inflatable snowmen. Since you already know about my aversion to large blow-up holiday lawn decor, imagine my dismay upon seeing these creatures attacking Cube town. Oh dear! Luckily they exited the building by the end of the day. Phew!
My newly purchased Martha Stewart Everyday sparkling silver wreath is now hanging above our fireplace mantel. So hawt. I highly recommend those 3M hooks that make no marks or holes in your wall to one and all.
Dental update: Luckily my soul was not stolen during the debridement. They should call it “we’re gonna clean under your gums with a high-powered waterpick and then feed you nasty mouthwash for the next 3 months” instead. Perhaps that does not fit on the insurance form. My wisdom tooth removal is scheduled as a late Merry Christmas to me gift on December 28th. I’m getting drugged up and passed out, baby yeah! (This option was actually cheaper than being half passed out, but I won’t argue. As long as Oak is there to drag my drugged behind from the surgeon’s to our comfort-coil filled bed at home!)
I am currently making Jiffy muffins for the annual my-building-my-floor holiday potluck. Hoo ha, let me tell you, it’s the party of the year!
I’m hoping to redeem myself after some rocklike corn muffins that I produced on Thanksgiving. (Apologies to those that had to eat them).
I think it’s the little paper muffin cups that can make or break your muffin. At least when you’re doing Jiffy muffins.
Being that it’s December first, I realized that it is offically now not summer anymore. That could be argued, though, since the temperatures are still hitting the mid 60s here.
Either way, I decided it was no longer time to drink spiked lemonade and instead at least consider something somewhat wintery. Though, you all know my feelings about cold weather and winter, so I doubt this will stay very long… at least until I find some decent inspiration. For today my inspiration was the snowflake paintbrush in Photoshop. I think my creativity is slowly being sucked away by the Man (TM).
For those of you entranced with my dental situation, the oral surgeon said that my wisdom teeth should be a piece of cake for removal. Just yank those suckers out of there. Why does that not sound very cakelike? Before actually scheduling this appointment I need to think about the level of sedation I want to be under. a) None, b)slightly happy or c) completely passed out. I am definitely thinking b) or c), as I am not sure I could stand hearing my teeth moving around. Yuck. Unfortunately “get drunk before your appointment” was not a listed option. Anyone with past wisdom teeth removal experience have any tips?
I get the debridement on Monday. I hope they don’t steal my wedding dress. 
Plans for the weekend: crafting a festive tree skirt, acquiring or fashioning a wreath for our front door, Christmas shopping, sleeping in.
