Commercialism is driving me nuts.

I love Christmas. I love seeing family, and hanging out with good friends. I love carols, and I love all the decorations.

I hate all the stuff that goes along with Christmas. I'm not going to buy something for you because I'll feel guilty if I don't. I'm not going to throw my money away on something you'll care very little about. I don't want you to spend money on something for me that I won't be able to use. It's all such a waste. That's not what this holiday is all about. When I find something that you'll like I'll buy it, and I'll give it to you. That's doesn't happen on predetermined holidays. Instead of spending hours upon hours in line with the rest of the lemmings how about you just come and spend that time with me. I'll enjoy it more, and it's a hell of a lot cheaper.

I guess, this probably stems from the fact that my family is just not the gift giving types.

Also have you ever wondered how many people actually understand the words of the carol they are singing? Especially the ones about Jesus. All too often we go about singing the words without ever letting them puncture our thick heads.

On a side note, my confidence in Fry's has been shattered. I have once again found something that the don't have. They don't carry serial port cards any more. However, they do still have peltier coolers. I will let this slide.