Mundane Misadventures

My Christmas went well.  My union long ago traded Veteran's Day for Christmas Eve.  So I had Wednesday off.  And since the vast majority of the university would not show up on Friday, they just decided to close that day, too.  (Of course, they are forcing us to take vacation that day.  Apparently if you do not, you are then not eligible to get holiday pay for Christmas and this is just boring.  Moving on.)

( This did seem like the wino Christmas. )

Somewhat embarrassing to admit, but Christmas is tight this year.  
I will be making bedroom slippers for you all as gifts. Please let me know your sizes.
You'll most likely agree that it's a splendid idea, and should you wish to do the same,
I've included the instructions below.


How to make bedroom slippers:

You need four maxi pads to make a pair.
Two of them get laid out flat, for the foot part.
The other two wrap around the toe area to form the top.
Tape or glue each side of the top pieces to the bottom of the foot part.

Decorate the tops with whatever you desire, silk flowers (this is most
aesthetically appealing), etc.

These slippers are:
* Soft and Hygienic
* Non-slip grip strips on the soles
* Built in deodorant feature keeps feet smelling fresh
* No more bending over to mop up spills
* Disposable and biodegradable
* Environmentally safe
* Three convenient sizes: (1.) Regular, (2.) Light and (3.) Get out the Sand Bags.

I've attached a photo of the first pair I made so that you can see the
nifty slippers for yourself....

Awaiting your response. It's crucial that I get the right size for each
one of you.

I was inspired by my icon to compose the following Christmas carol.  It is set to the tune of "A Christmas Song."  Enjoy.

Chestnuts roasting on an open fire
Jasper nipping at your nose
Yuletide carols being sung by vampires
In the shade to hide their sparkly glow

Everybody knows a bear and a mountain lion
Help to curb the deadly thirst
That comes over you when the freesia is smelled
It's so tempting you could burst

And then Renesmee in the womb
Caused a lot of damage and broke some ribs
Edward had to bite her out
Jacob took one look and called dibs

And so their story is now at an end
But take hope from what has transpired
May you someday soon find your own
Sparkling vampire

I snagged this from cleolinda's lj.



12. I don't get the xlormps thing. I think I friended them...or is it a community?
11. and 10. Sailorgirl76 and kmessner are people I friended on a whim.
9. I do follow cleolinda's lj regularly, although I feel like a stalker now that she's in my Christmas meme.
8. Movies knitting?
7. Ferrets writing? Well, they did hop all over the typewriter during NaNo, so I'll give you this one.
6. Yes, heroes read.
5. Just two cats...so far.
4. I've got to listen to more music.
3. What are my oddball things?
2. *sigh* Only two seasons of Pushing Daisies.
1. And a weird in a mystery is strangely fitting.