random stuff

1. The kids at Amherst College are playing Assassin. It's hysterical to see how caught up in it they get. They fly across the caf to kill (tag with a sticker that says deceased) their person. Fun stress reliever before exams. Makes we wish (again) that I had lived on campus.

2. I am reading I Am Legend before the movie comes out. Who knew it was about vampires?? Since it was originally written in the 50s I'm guessing there isn't any vampire sex. Damn... The human (played by Will Smith in the movie) laments about being lonely/celibate and his urges, but I think that's as juicy as it get. Did you know there is a whole vampire erotica genre? I found one at Big Y the other day in the romance section. It was book 3 of a series, so I didn't get it. But I looked it up at home and apparently there are a ton of books like that. Who knew? The series is called "The Immortals After Dark" series. I may order one after Christmas. I heard I may be getting an Amazon gift certificate. I'm filling my cart in preparation.

3. I have been wanting fake popcorn and cranberry garland for YEARS. I used to make it as a kid with the real stuff and then we'd put it out for the birds after Christmas. Very labor intensive and lots of poked fingers. And it would not last in my house now with the dogs. I tried to find it online and didn't have much luck. Found it at one site, but it wasn't really how I pictured it, and it was pricey. Well today at Target I found exactly what I had pictured. And the Christmas decor was 20% off! I love Target.