On Thursday night Jerrod and Brad picked me up and we joined Blair and a co-worker of his at O'Hanlon's for a few pints. It was kind of funny because that was the second time that day I'd been there for a drink, since I had a meeting with a fellow volunteer about updating the CIPS Regina website.

Quote of the night: (courtesy of Jerrod)

"I think I'm turning into a pedophile."

On Friday night we had our team Christmas party at Bonzzini's and it was a blast, as usual. A few of us kept going after everyone had left and made our way over to BP's South for more alcohol-related shenanigans until the wee hours of the morning.

While admission was free on Friday, I still paid a price in terms of severe pain and illness for most of Saturday. I managed to recover in time to head to Holly and Ryan's for their Christmas potluck party and I'm glad we made it because we had a great time. Good food, good friends (except for Brad), and good times. I even made out like a bandit in the Chinese gift exchange, since I'm now the proud owner of a waffle maker. Sofi traded her chocolates to get it for me, and I'll be forever grateful. We also got a fancy candleholder that you hang on the wall. We won't be using it, since it appears to be a severe fire hazard - if you are interested, feel free to come and take it from us.

Sofi and I started the day off right today, getting up early and watching the last couple episodes of Season 3 of 24 while enjoying fine McDonald's breakfast fare. We did some shopping late this afternoon and then went to my parents' house for supper. It will probably turn out be our last visit with them until 2006.

I still have a few presents to buy and wrap before we leave town next weekend. I have two more Christmas parties to attend but I think we're probably going to skip out on both of them to make sure we're not in a mad rush to get everything done before heading to the airport. This time next week I will be in Guadalajara, Mexico enjoying the sights and sounds of David Copperfield. How are you spending your holiday? :)