What an accomplishment!

Probably doesn't seem like much to you, but I'm proud!

In grade 10 I was supposed to read Jane Austin' Pride and Prejudice. I wrote a paper on it. I did a project about Jane Austin. And even did a recap of the entire book. Now let me just highlight the fact that I said "supposed to". I did not. I possibly read 2 chapters or so. Since then I have absolutly fallen in love with the story. I watched the Colin Firth BBC version (running time of 300 minutes), the more recent Kiera Knightley version, and also Bride and Prejudice the Bollywood version. But I was just a fraud. I knew the story inside and out, but I had never even read the book.

As of today I am a true Pride and Prejudice fan! Congratulation are due! It only took me about a month to read it. So I think that's a pretty good track record...? Ha. Anyway, in my reading I kept track of a few of my favourite lines/quotes in chronological order:

pg 117 (On Charlotte's Engagement to Mr. Collins.)

"My dear Lizzy, do not give way to such feelings as these. They will ruin your happiness. You do not make allowance enough for difference of situation and temper."

pg 230 (On Miss Bingley judging Elizabeth's appearance to Darcy.)

"Persuaded as Miss Bingley was that Darcy admired Elizabeth, this was not the best method of recommending herself; but angry people are not always wise."

pg 300 (On Jane being engaged to Bingley.)

"If you were to give me forty such men, I never could be so happy as you. Till I have your disposition, your goodness, I never can have your happiness."

pg 327 (On Elizabeth and Darcy discussing their love.)

To be sure, you knew no actual good of me-- but nobody thinks of that when they fall in love."

Oh yes

I feel fantastic after just getting home from "Pam and Becky's Annual Christmas Trip to the Grocery Store in the Middle of the Night" run to avoid traffic and/or stupid/annoying daytime people.

This is only our second annual trip. But it is making me feel like Christmas is near! That, and like I am one of the last survivors on Earth in our post apocalyptic world. Strange feeling, but with the Christmas music playing on repeat, and all the displays just left, untouched. And about 2 other people in the entire Super Store (not including employees) it gets a bit eery after a while. But oh-so-lovely! No lines, no annoying people bashing into you with their cart, no anything, really. Kind of makes me want to go shopping at 1 am more often...

Good, good and more good.

Thats how I feel lately.

I am happy at my job, extra happy with a new/old employee who started today.

I am happy with Thomas' new job.

I am happy with my new basement.

I am happy with my new closet shelf George helped me build! :)

I've been busy, I don't really know with what. All I know is all my time seems to be occupied by something or other, but now that I've gotten all my Christmas shopping done maybe it'll somehow slow down a bit! Ha....ha. Either way, I'm pretty happy.

So random it's almost unbelieveable

-I just got home, and after walking for about 5 minutes from the bus stop my glasses fogged when I got inside. Yes, it's frustrating, as many of you know. But I just thought of an excellent idea! I switched glasses when I got into my room. Oh how lovely, no waiting time for them to de-fog, just good to go.

-My Thomas is coming over tonight. He should be here in about 45 minutes. While we have only been "dating" for 4 years and 4-ish months, our first date actually took place when I was 14 years old. On something like June 28th, G and Y picked us up and dropped us off at the movie theatre where we saw Mr. and Mrs.Smith. Here's what I was trying to get too; 5 and a half years later and I still get excited to see him. So whats the dealio married people, is that going to get old eventually? Cause I sure hope not.

My Christmas list of things to do:

1. Christmas shopping - CHECK! Done early this year...I can't even believe it myself! All I have to do is finish making 2 presents for C and Grandma. Pretty good I'd say!

2. Clean bathroom and room- Not check

3. Tidy basement for Christmas tree- Not check

4. Get Christmas Tree- Not check

But hey, I'd say the hardest part of my list is done! So I'm feeling pretty good!

-I had many more random thoughts I was going to throw in here, but I forget them already. Other than I saw a kid solving a rubik's cube on the bus today which made be remember that I can only solve half of mine now. I should really practice it a little more so I don't forget it, I think it's a pretty cool thing to be able to do.

Fin.