Fun Holiday Movie Quote: ‘The nerve of those Whos. Inviting me down there – on such short notice! Even if I wanted to go my schedule wouldn’t allow it. 4:00, wallow in self pity; 4:30, stare into the abyss; 5:00, solve world hunger, tell no one; 5:30, jazzercize; 6:30, dinner with me – I can’t cancel that again; 7:00, wrestle with my self-loathing… I’m booked. Of course, if I bump the loathing to 9, I could still be done in time to lay in bed, stare at the ceiling and slip slowly into madness. But what would I wear?’ -How the Grinch Stole Christmas

I wore the same tooth pick cords and boots that I wore the other day. But here’s why this outfit works better:  The grandpa cardigan hits a few inches below my hip, rather than at my hip like the green shirt did.  Also, the cardigan creates a more sleek and streamlined appearance while the green top was cut shorter and wider, and that made my hip area appear larger.

My department holiday party started at noon.  I was happy to contribute cookies to the potluck meal.  I think people filled up on entrees so I brought most of these home with me.  Ok, maybe that was a little Grinchy to leave the party early with my dessert, but I had a feeling they’d end up being thrown away if I didn’t take them home.

Here’s my plate of good eats made by my fellow BC staff members.  Wow, there are some good cooks among us!

I left the party around 2 pm and spent the afternoon relaxing.  My power nap turned into a 2 1/2 hour coma.  I don’t know why I need so much sleep.  But I woke up feeling refreshed and was able to accomplish a lot around the apartment.

Finally got a meat thermometer for the pork tenderloin that’s been in the freezer for a few weeks.  Jared was in charge of cooking it and I guess he decided to butterfly it and top it with random spices.

I had a salad with spinach, green peppers, and carrots, couscous, and the delicious pork.

Great selection of holiday TV tonight starting with Prep and Landing that’s been on my DVR for a while.  I also loved the SNL Christmas special.  Mmm hmm, and now I need more beauty sleep!  Tomorrow is going to be a treadmill day!