My car smells intoxicating-ly like a Christmas tree. Horrifyingly like a Christmas tree. But I'm not taking that thing down. That's over 6 dollars worth of smell, friends. Let me explain.

On Saturday, I went out with my two best friends in the world for an exciting trip to Cracker Barrel. I think Cracker Barrel is where I would have Christmas dinner if I couldn't have it at home. It's just a magical, southern feel good destination. However, there were so many things that should have indicated to me this would be a trip like no other. For one, a grumpy old man yelled at us from across the restaurant to be quiet. His words were something like, "Shut the hell up! You scared the hell out of that guy behind you! We're trying to eat!!!!" This was all due to my friend laughing. I hope he doesn't get to see Christmas this year. What's that Santa/Jesus? You heard that? I'm sorry. I didn't really mean it. unless you agree...
So, we got to the counter where you pay. And I saw these beauties up in the left corner. What beautiful air fresheners! And Yankee Candle? They're sure to smell great! The price was unmarked, so I almost asked how much they were. But then I thought, my zeal for Christmas knows no price. They couldn't be more than 4 or 5 dollars. My bill was 11 dollars before I added them. As the woman scanned my friends, made small talk about their good scent, and bagged them... I looked up. 18 dollars. Are you kidding me? I could have had another serving of chicken and rice...

So friends, take a ride in my car. Know what it's like to BREATHE, I mean really BREATHE Christmas.





50 days until Christmas!

hulo, my name is llama claus

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Today I went shopping with two of my very best friends. Casually, we went into a Barnes and Noble bookstore to get some coffee from Starbucks and browse books we probably would not purchase. After being shocked by the political illustrated books we found geared towards pushing the agendas of the democratic and republican parties (each candidate had a delightful book describing their life story, oh dear), imagine my happiness when I came across the book to your left (or your right, if you're looking it this while suspending yourself from the ceiling).


It's the best thing I've found this Christmas season and my heart fills with regret for having not purchased it. Thankfully, for myself and the world, it is available on Barnes and Noble Online. If you will check out the "search inside this book" option you will see the beauty it brings. For instance, while it may not be offered here, there is a delightful page that says "What greater joy is there than finding the perfect present for a person?" and the picture is of a cute little hedgehog and a tiny cactus. What a perfect pair. Spiky and precious in a non-harmful way.

So, rush my friends and purchase this book! Use your life savings if you have to. It is the only thing that can press the agenda of the Christmas philosophy better than myself and Santa Claus.

Oh, and in case you didn't check the count..

67 days until Christmas!(we're practically in the home stretch)



71 days until Christmas!