dreidel, oh dreidel, I made you out of play-dough, and then I ate you.

This is sort of my first "Christmas" season, since I am jewish. As a jew, I celebrate Hanukah. That means I get eight small presents on eight consecutive nights. 

This year, however, I will also sort of be celebrating Christmas, because Carl is Quiver-ful (Christian) and I want to be a good girlfriend. So even though we will be miles apart, I am still going to buy a small Christmas tree for my room, and put some little presents under the tree. (Probably for myself).

This begs the question: What should I get Carl for Christmas?

• A sweatshirt with my face on it, which I can have made at the drugstore?
• A calendar with my face on it, which I can have made at the drugstore?
• A mug with my face on it, which I can have made at the drugstore?
• A Clay Aiken C.D. (Do Clay Aiken c.d.s exist?)
• Other?

If you guys have any suggestions, write them in the comments. I will take the best reader suggestions, and then make a poll, and have you guys vote.

Oh. CARL, IF YOU ARE READING THIS, PLEASE STOP READING MY BLOG FOR A FEW DAYS, OR YOU WILL NOT BE SURPRISED BY YOUR PRESENT. THANKS. I LOVE YOU. (YES, I SAID IT AGAIN....ISN'T IT ABOUT TIME YOU DID?) -EARLY

anyway, once i finally told my mom i was moving to new york, she was NOT happy. she says it's crazy for me to go right now when we're about to enter a depression. She says I have no experience and won't possibly be able to compete with all the people who have been laid off and have like ten years of experience. She also says I have no life skills, which, ok, may be true, but on the other hand I've played "The Sims" more than anyone I know, and don't tell me that doesn't count for something.

Why is everyone so down on a girl following her heart?HMMMM, Cynical Readers??

Anyway. Looking forward to your gift ideas.

Piously,

Earlene Watts