That's right, Christmas. The busy season. The best thing I have recieved so far, for Christmas, is twenty minutes to myself so I can check my dA and write myself a journal. It's actually been kind of good to catch up on what's been happening here and I, as I know there's a lot of you who care - and even more who've read this far, I've decided to get you updated on what life's like this end.

First, on the weekend, I had one of my two birthday parties. My birthday is on Wednesday and, as I'm eighteen this week, my parents decided that they'd make it a little special. So they bought me and my twin brother ten tickets to go see Russell Howard at the local Arena. So we invited eight people and had an absolutely fantastic evening. I even got a heckle in that was answered! It was so good.

Second, IT'S SNOWED! I've tried to keep calm about this, but Chalky was around all weekend to play with the snow with me. Granted she was sort of snowed in and couldn't get home, but it was still fun. We had about two inches at best and I'm thoroughly looking forward to more at the end of the week. We may actually have a white christmas, people. I know. Apocalypse, right? This year, I did what I always do when it snows, and went down to the local park to play with some children. (I'M NOT A PAEDO! I'M NOT A PAEDO!)

Third, as I've said, it's my birthday on Wednesday. The first thing I'd like to say is that I don't expect presents from any of you. I don't want to passively guilt trip people into frantically drawing me something. Seriously, I'm fine. The second is how much I'm looking forward to my birthday! I'm having a run of the mill huge eighteenth party for it, with prospect of snow, but imagine all the stuff I'll be able to do! I've never gotten drunk before, for example. And then there's the eighteen rated DVDs, Manga and Games I can buy! Oh... The possibilities....... It'll be good fun.

Fourth, Christmas itself. As I mentioned in October, I've actually made a list this year. I'm beginning to get worried that no one's looked at my list and I'm just going to get aftershave again. But hey, there's the risk. I do like christmas, though. Mainly because it's always a cheerful time at my house. Whether it's the open fire, Cocktails at half eleven in the morning with the entire village in our kitchen or having to wear all of the clothes I've been given for Christmas, it's all good fun really. I'm really looking forward to it.

Fifth, have you guys ever seen a really cheap game, book or film in the shop and just got it for the hell of it? That's just what I did today. I walked into gamestation to look at all the games I'll be able to buy on Wednesday and found a game called "Sniper: The Art of Victory" on the bottem shelf of the PC section. It's a first person shooter where you have to snipe people and it was three pounds. THREE POUNDS! I couldn't resist, and I have to say, I'm surprised. I spent three hours completing the game and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It's the best three pounds that I've ever spent.

Sixth, and final, I'm really bummed out because I couldn't get my room redecorated in time for my birthday. I think we've decided to put it off until after christmas. At the moment, my room is still intact, other than test paints on the wall, but it should be alright.

This year, I'm going to be festive and wish you all merry christmas. Because, though you may be few and far between, it is you guys - anyone reading this journal - that keep me happy, and that is the best gift that anyone could want.

Happy christmas guys.

feeling good by ~frabaka - This is a picture that I found while being forcefed Michael Buble by my brother. I think it's quite worthy of featuring simply because it captures the mood of the song. If I lived in a city, that's where I'd listen to this song. On a roof, in the breeze. I like the colour scheme too. - ([link])

Christmas Sweater by *Anubis-Admirer - This is a Star Trek fan picture. I thought I might put on of these up as ST is one of my recent new fandoms. Chalky finally made me a trekky. But even if you're not a trekky, you have to admit this is funny. -([link])

Frodo in the Mountain by =Soap-Committee - I was actually looking for a christmas LOTR picture when this came up and I saw how fit it was. I'd tap that... This is the other recent fandom that I've taken up, also Chalky's fault. So far we've watched two of the three extended DVDs in the series, and I'm loving every hour of it. That's right, all of them. -([link])

That's your lot, I'm afraid. As I say, Merry Christmas guys and I'm sure I'll update again straight after to tell you all the cool presents I may or may not have.

Until next time...



(EDIT sorry Lauren, I forgot to add you to the friend list, you're there now )