I have zero energy right now. And that's kind of funny because I haven't done too much. I think I may be coming down with something. Members of my family have been taking turns feeling ill since I've been home. I can't get sick, though. Not until I've at least had a chance to finish my Christmas shopping.

I'm starting to panic. I'm usually finished my shopping by the beginning of December so I can avoid the malls, et cetera. I hate crowds. They make me feel claustrophobic. I can feel an anxiety attack coming on just thinking about them!

But because I had to wait to shop--school can do that to you--I have to brave the chaos.

Ah, screw it. I'm not going to the mall. I'll just go to a couple boutiques. Better yet--books for everyone! I consider it a delicious challenge to pick the perfect book for someone--a book that they will enjoy, not necessarily me. But I'll certainly enjoy the process, regardless. I get to hang out in my favourite book store!

Somehow I don't feel consoled...