Caren Gussoff writer. geek. bon vivant. dot com

Spending a traditional NYE, at home, hiding with TV marathons, my husband and cheap champagne. Happy 2012, all.

Trying to decide between weekend-long end-of-year victory lap, or a weekend-long end-of-year hide-in-apartment nap.

Overheard, at work, very unlikely person try and make a Hitchhiker’s ref, only say, “45″ instead. Unsure whether to be happy or annoyed.

I have now taken a shower and two Aleve for the tension headache.

I couldn’t leave well enough alone or listen to friends and every media outlet in the world. I *just* had to see “Sucker Punch” for myself.

I should add addendum: with holiday gift cards. I actually didn’t spend any money at all.

I committed a huge, successful bout of Boxing Day consumerism.

Also, meow Catmas, for those who celebrate that.

In summation, Happy Christmas, Hanukkah, Yule and a solemn Ramadan to all of my dear internets and IRL friends and fam. Loves you!

I srsly have to back away from the cookies. Going to the in-laws tonight, where there will be Olympic-level cookie eating.

Watched the Blackadder Xmas special, and the Xmas episode of “Peep Show” (so good…watch even if you’ve never seen the show). Now, Goonies.

Went and saw the Xmas boats in Portage Bay. It helps to bring own cocoa, liberally doctored with booze. Holiday spirit, ho!

I am 38 and just learned there are no bobcats in “Jingle Bells.” It’s bob tails. Personally, bells on bobcats ringing sounds way merrier.

I stole this from @regretsy bc it is too perfect to not be my holiday card to all of you. http://t.co/IkL8JSYN

Cupcakes, cookies, candy. I hope Santa brings me some sweatpants to wear in January.

Accidentally wore next yr’s Halloween outfit: Docs, tights, pink floral dress, barrette. Just need mini-backpack and fake Nirvana tix=1992.

OK, I am getting rly excited for the holiday. I LOVE giving gifts. I always have a tough time not blabbing about what I got for someone.