Thursday, December 19, 2002
Worked on Cindy's changes for the graduation section. Today we had a potluck and the holiday gift exchange. I got elegant glass oil candles which Cindy brought. Michael got a handheld sewing machine which Ena brought. James got a set of 4 colorful votive holders which ? brought. Ena got a talking Santa head which Kristina brought. Joel got a Christmas picture frame and a set of salt and pepper shakers which I brought. Cindy got a set of glass and iron candle holders (candles not included) which ? brought. Debrah got an Ikea change-the-nature-pictures lamp which ? brought. Kristina got a gift card for Blockbuster video which ? brought. Additionally, Cindy and James handed out holiday bonuses—gift certificates to Macy's and Williams-Sonoma. And Cindy also gave out holiday cards with more bonuses inside. After work, Patrick and I ate at the new BurgerMeister next to Safeway and church. The fries were really good but the entire experience was just okay. My chicken burger was tough in the center, and someone left the back door open wide so that the cold wind from outside came right in. We kept our jackets on the whole time we were there.