Sunday in the Den

Office Space is on the tube, my glass of beer has just been finished, and my stomach is nice and happy from the leftover Chinese food from lunch yesterday.

The girls are out shopping and I'm spending a little quiet time at home. I think after this weekend, I needed some time alone... and so did the girls. We went to Frisco yesterday and joined the thousands of others at the mall. We also went to Ikea, which actually wasn't that bad. Why is Christmas time such a hectic period of screaming, yelling, getting in and out of stores... I guess everyone's feelings and sensitivity are heightened because you're spending money for presents, that fund is quickly running out, and sometimes you think... WHAT IN THE WORLD do I get this person?

It's at times like these -- the hectic and insane-- that I'm so glad we decided to redesign this converted garage/craft room from its previous state to a cozy den/family room. It's a nice place to relax, get away from the rest of the house, and escape from everyone else. We've got the computer in here, a TV, iTunes of course... some pretty comfortable furniture. Life is good in here.

I have work to do, but just like all of last week, I don't want to do it. I'd rather make some more home brew beer. I'm finally out of the stock pile I had lagering on top of the pantry. All of that beer -- mainly Christmas/Holiday brews -- are now in the fridge. The problem is, I only have three more recipes with supplies in the pantry. I guess after the first of the year, I'll try to get some more supplies to make some more beer.

Later today, I have one more errand to run as far as Christmas presents go. I have to take something back and exchange it because I realized what I got didn't quite have what I was looking for. Other than that, it's been pretty nice just being lazy here in the den. I think a nap might even be in order.