oh, how silly!: seasons

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Monday, January 26, 2009

I wish I had a digital.

There are certain things about winter that I haven't minded so much. Remember that ice storm? I loved the way the trees sounded in the wind, like they were all about to break apart and shatter. Oh, and wasting film. And friends. Always fun.

Monday, December 1, 2008

Have you been good this year?

Well, it's been quite awhile since I've blogged due to our internet being out and overeating on Thanksgiving. I've been a busy girl, getting ready for the holidays and all. I know, I know...they come way too soon every year, but I have to admit that there are certain aspects I do like about them. Speaking of which, who here in the blogosphere has heard of Krampus?

Krampus is one of the companions of Saint Nicholas. He is popularly recognized in the Alpine region and is represented by an incubus in the company of Santa Claus. Most notably in Austria, people dress as the Krampus in the first weeks of December, particularly the night of December 5th. They (young men in their teens and early 20s, usually) roam the streets with rusty chains and bells making loud noises, dressed as completely demonic as they can. They're supposed to scare children back into their homes to be good, but it's turned more into a celebration. The Krampus' often times like to give people "switches", especially young ladies.

This is terrifying. And awesome. Yet another thing I have to do at some point.