So, I’ve been looking for Amy’s Christmas gift for two months.  I found it (brand new) right before Thanksgiving at an awesome price (and I mean AWESOME) on eBay, so I bought it. The auction listing even said, “Makes a great Christmas present!” It came today, but there’s a slight problem.

The STUPID woman I bought it from sent it via UPS in its factory box.  Yup.  There’s no “brown box” to hide the contents.  The gift, and all the pictures of it on the box… out in the open.  Guess who answered the door and accepted the package?

Amy held her Christmas gift in her hands tonight, and she fully knows what I got her.  I can’t afford to get her something else, so I’m beside myself with grief. She tried to make me feel better, but it’s no use.  At least I know it’s something she’s always wanted.

As for the eBay feedback I left this careless soul?  I left her a positive mark because she sent it pretty quickly, but I attached this comment:

“Not shipped in discrete box. Ruined Christmas surprise, but thanks anyhow.”

Per ESPN:

Ex-Packers coach Sherman hired by Texas A&M

Tuberville is either staying here, or there’s another surprise out there.

Drudge has this little line posted on his site at 11:00 this morning:

“COURIC SCORES INTERVIEW WITH HILLARY FOR ‘CBS EVENING NEWS’… DEVELOPING…”

I’m trying to figure out why in the world I should care about this. Why is this shocking, and why would Drudge make like it’s such a big deal? He’s conservative, and this only gives both these hags more publicity. CBS is nothing but a leftist network anyhow. It’s not like she going to run to Fox News, which Democrats despise.

I’m way too full of vinegar this morning…

Are these posts becoming more and more common? What do they say about me? Do they say I’m no longer a happy and thriving person?

I think not, but I’m still in a valley in some aspects of my life. As far as home is concerned, it’s good. I’m trying to spend more time with the family, even if it just means me being around the house. As far as work goes, it’s… okay. Some serious drama unfolded this week (thankfully, I’m not involved) with some new hires. From what I’ve heard, I may have another reason to look closely at my future.

I became sick Tuesday night, and it progressed into Wednesday. I was only able to stay at work a few hours, then I came down with a 102-degree fever, chills, sick… It was ugly. Needless to say, that bled over into Thanksgiving. I was too sick to make the trip to Mom’s, and that broke my heart. I was looking forward to going down, but instead was forced to stay in bed all day. I went back to work today, but some of my symptoms also kept me from the in-laws Thanksgiving dinner tonight.

I hope I feel better in the morning. Tomorrow is the Iron Bowl here in Auburn. I’ve got my sideline and parking passes all lined up, and I should be able to make it. The family is heading to Mom’s place to make up for Turkey Day, but I still won’t be able to go since I’ve got to shoot the game.

I’m looking forward to seeing Brad, Charlie, Doug and a few other guys I work beside during football season. Unfortunately, this is possibly the last time I’ll see them until next year. These guys are really what make the games fun for me. As a reporter/photographer, you’re not allowed to get “emotional” at games since you’re with the media. So, these guys make it worth being there. They’ve become great friends.

We won’t be getting our Christmas tree until the 8th. I’m going to try and get our decorations down from the attic Sunday afternoon. We should be able to get those up and save the tree for last.

I’m glad it’s Christmas, but I hate when people ask me for gift ideas. I don’t know what I want. The things I “need” are too expensive, and I really don’t even want them. I’ve got Amy and Alyssa squared away, but don’t have a clue what to get Mom, Dad and Mary, or Amy’s family. I usually leave them up to Amy. She doesn’t like that too much.

I guess that’s all I have left in me tonight. Please keep us in your prayers. Life changes are possibly around the corner, and we need help from above. I won’t say what they are for now, but will in due time (if they come to pass). Please just ask for God’s mercy and will.

I hope you have a great night, and I’m looking forward to having my weekends free again!

I just wanted to say how sad it was to hear about Siran Stacy and his family.  He’s a former Bama player, and a (supposedly) drunk driver killed his wife and four of his five children the other night.  He and a daughter are still in the hospital.

Siran is from my hometown of Geneva, Alabama. I knew some of his family growing up.  I pray they can get through this tough process.