I kind of have to hold my breath this year to make sure my unemployment extension is in place before I can actually do any Christmas shopping. This is one of those cool months with that "extra" check that happens twice a year if you get paid every two weeks instead of twice a month. But if something happens I will have to use what would otherwise be my last check for rent.

I am making a lot of gifts this year, including really useful ones like jars of Ugg deodorizing powder. Everyone I know with Uggs (or faux Uggs) gets a problem in that area eventually, and since almost everyone I know wears Uggs that should be a somewhat blush-inducing but useful gift. Hee.

Christmas Carol