Secular and single was so last year

My Christmas was supposed to be a jolly good time, sharing assorted drinks and movies with a friend. The friend got sick at the last minute, so I had to make alternate plans. Looking for something to do, I drove through the fog and rain aimlessly until I ended up at Tilden Park. I'm not sure where I was going, but sometimes I just feel like driving is good therapy, no matter the destination. Upon reaching Inspiration Point and finding none, I turned around and drove back.

Resisting the obligatory loneliness-induced moment of holiday introspection, I went to see The Producers. It brought me up for a bit. Funny movie; wish I would have caught the play while I was in London.

I opened gifts by myself. It's so strange when there's nobody around waiting to see your reaction to what they gave you. I won't complain though. I knew what I was in for when I moved away — lonely holidays are part of the plan.

The soundtrack of my wandering Christmas day:

1. "Mele Kalikimaka" by Nick Hexum of 311
2. "Hot Christmas" by Squirrel Nut Zippers
3. "¿Dónde Está Santa Claus?" by Guster
4. "Bizarre Christmas Incident" by Ben Folds
5. "Heaven" by Dan Wilson
6. "Don't Let It Get You Down" by Spoon (and the whole album, really)
7. "Little Girl Blue (Postal Service Remix)" by Nina Simone
8. "Lost Vagueness" by Utah Saints
9. "NY Snow Globe" by Rachel's
10. "Good Night" by The Beatles