A Wishlist in Song

Deck the malls with holiday trimmings
Fa la la la la, la la la la
Tis the season to go shopping
Fa la la la la, la la la la

Don we now our holiday dresses
Fa la la, la la la, la la la
Dress up lashes and our tresses
Fa la la la la, la la la la

See the straighteners for top dollar
Fa la la la la, la la la la
Fluff the brushes for some color
Fa la la la la, la la la la

Where's a Mini I can steer
Fa la la, la la la, la la la
While I wish for J.Crew's cashmere
Fa la la la la, la la la la

Fast away the minutes go ticking
Fa la la la la, la la la la
Hail these pumps for ultimate cushioning
Fa la la la la, la la la la

Sing to joy that's undiminished
Fa la la, la la la, la la la
But my wishlist's far from finished
Fa la la la la, la la la la

Even though rhyming is a bitch, that was pretty fun. Maybe I'll do another one...

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A First in Our Lifetime

I wish I had something intelligent to say. I wish I had something analytical to say. I wish I had something profound to say, but I don't. I have no words to express how relieved I am, how bursting-at-the-seams ecstatic I am. I'm so happy, I want to cry.

Obama's acceptance speech was powerful, moving and emotional (or is that just me?). This is just so freakin' wonderful.

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