Brown paper, Ribbons and...yeah

Have you ever really wondered why people celebrate Christmas the way that we do now? It's so commericialized and all this frill and foof (who knows if that is spelled right). I was thinking and brainstorming at work today about things that we can do to promote and help the faculty and staff memers of the University to make Christmas shopping a little more easier but meaningful at the same time.

I did a little bit of research looking at Christmas pictures online of a variety of people, and all the pictures didn't really depict the commercialized way that is advertised. But more of the brown paper kind of christmas. If you have ever watched Little Women (which I HIGHLY recommend) than you will know exactly what I'm talking about. The type of Christmas where the meaning of the gift means more than the wrapping that it is wrapped in. Sure it's nice to have fancy wrapping paper, but can that lead to a false hope of the present being extrememly nice? Why not just wrap the gift in a simple plain colored wrapping paper with a little bit of ribbon? Than your gift will always meet your expectations.

Okay, now on to a NEW SUBJECT..... I have never had such a fun time reading about people blowing up in wars, fighting over land, and protesting (which led to even more blowing up of bodies). Does this mean I am a twisted and distorted person? Anyways, my PolSci class is fascinating me!! Yes, the textbook can drag on and the reading never stops, but it is fascinating. And on the side I'm reading 1776 (a book I HIGHLY recommend), so does this mean I am a twisted and distorted person as well as a history nerd?

OK, well the duty of washing jock straps, girdles and other nasty smelling clothing items calls. This is my life, whether it be good or bad at the moment, it is mine. And I love it!!!