So, this is officially my first blog typed from my new iPad. I told myself I wouldn't ever have a use for an iPad, but that was before I actually owned one. Man this little machine is amazing! Have spent most of the day snuggling in bed with it, downloading apps, admiring how shiny it is and of course, basking in its soft, warm glow.
More about the iPad's awesomeness later. Christmas is clearly upon us and I always make it a habit to post something close-ish to the holidays. It's shaping up to be a very busy few days. Tonight, a bunch of us are heading out to. People's bar on Anhe road for Christmas cocktails. Always nice to get a little festive with people, especially since I might not see some of these people for Christmas.
Tomorrow, foreigners everywhere will be descending on Taipei arena for a midday holiday skate sessh. After that, we're supposed to be doing wine And cheese somewhere for a couple of hours, before the main event at a friend's place. Potluck Christmas BBQ = tastiness. And lest we forget, ample quantities of holiday drink and extras to keep things very merry.
On Christmas day, Elisha and I have decided to get our own bird, watch Christmas movies on Netflix and generally be sloths for the day. We will have seen all our friends by that point in the weekend, so other than a few obligatory calls to friends and family overseas, we will have successfully fulfilled our holiday obligations.
Lout the holiday fun isn't over yet, folks. Not by a longshot. On boxing day, yours truly has the day off and the missus and i have quite the day planned. We'll start with a leisurely breakfast at the diner, followed up by a quick onc through the 101 area before we shop til we drop. This year we decide that it would be more fu to take each other shopping and buy whatever suits our fancy. Now, I did jump the gun a little bit and buy this lovely piece of tech to keep me warm thought the cold winter months, but I still have some money to spend on clothing. Elisha has a small fortune to spend an Monday so I guess I'll be encouraging her to spend, spend, spend.
No firm NYE dans yet, but there are some ideas. I am planning on watching the fireworks from my roof as I didn't get to do it last year and this looks like the first and last time I'll be living so close to 101. We'Ve invited whomever wants to watch to come over, then head out to the event of their choosing. I think we'll likely head out to the big expat party for a bit, then back to a friend's place for the after party. I'm not really feeling new yeAr's this year for some reason, but maybe I just need to get Christmas out of the way first .
Once the dust settles from the holidaze, it's of course time to get back to life and reality. First and foremost is to get back on track with savings and health. I'm not saying what or how yet, but things need to be reeled back in a bit. What better time then new year's? I hate to be a cliche and makes resolutions about health and money, but I do have some ideas and want to put the into effect as soon as we can.
I'll finish by wishing everyone a very happy and safe holiday season and all the very best in 2012.
Catch you next year!
