Saturday

Last night was our office holiday party, and I think I may have had a little too much to drink. Less than last year, but enough to leave me feeling a little shaky and hungover today.

I skipped finding out where the after-party was being last night in favor of going back to the office for my work computer — I know, fun times — and then coming home to watch Star Trek IV. That’s probably for the best. I drink so rarely, beyond a beer every now and again, and felt crummy enough today, that Spock mind-melding with humpback whales is probably more my speed.

Today it snowed, so it’s just as well I didn’t feel like going much of anywhere after running a couple of errands. I wish I could say I spent the day doing something more exciting than napping and watching a couple of movies — The Changeling and Blazing Saddles — and napping. But that would be a lie.

I think next year I may stick to beer at the office party. (I’m not sure it’s the sort of thing one should face completely sober.) Until then, I’m off from work until the end of the year. I went back to the office to pick up my computer, since I may need to do some work while I’m out, beyond glancing occasionally at e-mail. January is likely to be a very, very, very busy month, so if there’s any way I can get a jump on that, I will. Not just yet, though. For now I’m just going to finish recovering from the party and enjoy my time off.

Random 10 12-13-13 (the 12-14-13 edition)

So a little later than last week, perhaps. Sometimes I’m amazed I continue to do this at all.

  1. “Death Cab for Cutie” by the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band
    She left her East Side room so drab
  2. “Whoo Alright Yeah” by the Rapture
    I say the lineage runs Morrison, Patti Smith, then me
  3. “The Future Soon” by Jonathan Coulton, guessed by Occupant
    It said I love you signed anonymous friend
  4. “Helter Skelter” by the Beatles, guessed by Betty
    You may be a lover but you ain’t no dancer
  5. “Title and Registration” by Death Cab for Cutie
    I was searching for some legal document
  6. “Til I Fell in Love With You” by Bob Dylan
    I feel like the whole world got me pinned up against the fence
  7. “Bridge Over Troubled Water” by Simon & Garfunkel, guessed by Clayton
    All your dreams are on their way
  8. “My Cherie Amour” by Stevie Wonder, guessed by Occupant
    You’re the only girl my heart beats for
  9. “Bleed Like Me” by Garbage
    After two drinks he’s a loser, after three drinks he’s a star
  10. “Let ‘Em In” by Wings, guessed by Clayton
    Brother Michael, Auntie Gin

Good luck!