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Hey Intrawebz.
Dear Girlfriend's father has decided, quite ingeniously, to start a new blog. I am le excited, as he has an amazing skill at spinning tales. Also, because it is a food-based blog. With wonderful dining experiences, full of delicious food and entertaining hosts. He has quite the sense of humour as I was informed that he has begun calling his daughter (my girlfriend) as Der GF. This sense of humour is translated into his writing and so creates the wonderful blog formula, H+FxE=Awesome. (Humour + Food x Experience = Awesome)
I have a fairly busy week ahead of me, what with two visits to Calgary. Firstly tomorrow after working for 8 hours, DGF and I are going to rush to drive down from Edmonton to Calgary to make it in time for a 6 P.M. Service. Hopefully traffic is good, and the weather co-operates, as it's supposed to be fairly clear and somewhat warm at -2 C. Strange to think that a few years ago I would've told you that -2 C is a wholly unnatural temperature, but now seeing it in the middle of December it is cause to jump for joy.
The second visit, which is currently being planned is a New Years visit to Calgary with DGF's fam. I shall be enjoying the night accompanied by Rachel and her parents and siblings, as well as her Godparents and their children. I am confident that I shall have a good time, whilst also being scared pants-less at the expectations that I may have to live up to! Apparently I'm a huge excitement, and I know (at least it's what they tell me) that Rae's family likes having me around, so hopefully this feeling shall be transferred to the Godfamily. It shall be an interesting night indeed, filled with fun and games, and drinking. (All of the drinking ever, my better half is heard often saying. 'Tis one of her favourite sayings, in fact, "All of the -blank- ever").
Another wonderful reason for joy is that I currently have all of my (read: both mine and DGF's presents, as we're giving presents together) purchased and wrapped. Excellent planning indeed, DGF. You shall take all of the credit, as you've done pretty much all of the planning/wrapping. (I was informed of what was needed to be purchased/wrapped/done and given a time limit).
All in all, it looks like it's going to be a very lovely Christmas, so long as I don't cause a large disturbance having to leave in the early evening to be back in Edmonton Christmas night so that I can get to work (yay! retail!) for the ridiculous occasion of boxing day. This shall be my first boxing day not spent either at home relaxing or with friends, and instead attempting to tame the rabid and frothing-at-the-mouth bargain hunters. I really feel like there should be a mandatory 2 day holiday for Christmas. Possibly a three day holiday. That way it would encourage a more "traditional" Christmas, focusing more on family and togetherness instead of rampant consumerism. I really would enjoy the holiday more if I did not have to worry that the gifts of which I am giving are going to please the recipients as much as they are wishing. I do much prefer the more "traditional" side of the holiday. The feasting, and the time spent together, be it joking or just falling asleep on the couch after stuffing yourself with wonderful food. Christmas breakfast and dinner were my favourite parts, as well as the opening of stockings. Unfortunately the holidays this year are going to be a little bit rushed, on account of needing to stay employed. -Sigh- Retail, thou art the bane of my existence. Rachel, I agree completely with you. Next employment shall be office related.
Now, off to sugarplum land, and reading of Dr. Seuss classics.
-Craigles
(And his heart grew THREE sizes that day!)