This is why I buy myself things...

As one gets older, gift giving holidays take on less importance because you find yourself buying the things you want when you want them as well as taking more pleasure out of giving to those that you care about, like TEA who loved his iPod Touch, and seeing the expression of joy when they get something that they weren't expecting.

My brother and sister do not think of it this way though.

Because I am difficult to buy for (I am picky and I have what I want) they choose gift giving holidays as an excuse to get me things that are...well...useful (sometimes) but often ridiculous.

So, let me give you an idea of what I received from my loving siblings:

From my dear brother, I received Sharper Images' ManGroomer which is an electric backhair shaver. It extends to reach the hard to reach places. While I will use it, opening it up was...odd. (Okay, I will admit that I am excited to try it.)

From my sister, I received two items of...interest.

The first is pictured above. Yep, I now own "The Situation"'s book, Here's the Situation, and yes, I will probably read it. Though I am curious about what I need to know about avoiding grenades.

The final item of odd, almost WTF gifts ends up being something that I will wear with pride, sweet creme filled pride.

This t-shirt which fits my colour palatte well and expresses my love for good food.

Yes, those of you who come out to the Polar Plunge will see it.

And you know, I love them all, and I love my brother and sister for thinking of me.

In other news, I was like a five year old and awoke at 2:30 this morning. That I couldn't fall back asleep was my own fault. So...I watched the Star Trek:TNG marathon on ScFy and then the Buffy marathon on Chiller until it was time to start my day. Awesome, no? Embracing my essential dorkiness on Christmas morning is proof of my commitment to averageness.