The tree is up!

And it beautiful. It's smaller this year and even though it's fake, it's almost nicer than the real trees we've had previous years. It's just the right size.
We went with silver, gold and a little splash of red in there.
Last night while I was working, my friend called me. This friend has been sick for a while and is particularly pain-ridden at the moment. As a result she hasn't been able to bake anything for Christmas. So I asked her what she missed the most, and decided to make it for her that very same night when I got home.
However, in the grocery store on the way home I suddenly started feeling really ill. I felt as though I was going to throw up or faint, or both. It was awful to walk between the shelves in a panic trying to pick up everything I needed and make a quick exit. I can't think of anything more embarrassing than hurling chunks in a grocery store. Well, I'm sure there are things that would be more embarrassing but throwing up would be up the on the scale of awkward moments.
Anyway we got out off there and drove home and the minute I got in the door I ran to the washroom and threw up. We're talking cascade vomit here.
For the rest of the night I laid on my bed, trying not to move, since when I did I felt sick again.
This morning I was fine though and was able to bake for my friend and her family.
I made saffron buns, chocolate cookies and gooey chocolate cupcakes. It felt good to be able to deliver it at her doorstep.
It's been a pretty good day all in all. Decorating the tree is always great. Or rather, afterwards is awesome, when the tree is finished and all sparkly and special and you get to lay on the couch and take it in.
An added plus was that we were able to borrow a VCR for the holidays, and I get to watch my beloved old Christmas episodes of T.V shows such as that horrible, old soap Santa Barbara. It's corny but I love their Christmas episodes from the 80's. It may be plastic but there is a certain odd sincerity there, maybe even a grain of wisdom, if that is at all possible for soaps. I don't really know if that's really true or not and I don't really care. The point is that they put me in the Christmas spirit and it's tradition.