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December 09, 2005

Christmas countdown

I'm so excited! In one week I'll be New York-bound, and home for the holidays.

One of the signs that Guatemala is a wise and enlightened society is the importance placed on celebrating the holidays surrounded by family.

For example: Incidencia Democrática, where I work, is closing on December 15th and not resuming activities until January 9th.

I'll actually be returning to Guatemalaville on the 15th of January. Oh, which reminds me:

Quique, if you're reading this... I won't be back in the office until Monday the 16th.

So, um, ¡Feliz Navidad!

(Yeah, don't worry, I'll work from home that week. And yes, I'll bring you something nice from New York.)

You gotta love the Christmas spirit!!!

Speaking of which, I want to leave you with something upbeat and brilliant tonight. (Yes, just like all my other journal entries. Hehe.)

Here are two clever cartoons where bunnies reenact, in 30 seconds, my two favorite holiday movies: It's a Wonderful Life and A Christmas Story.

The animations are "filmed in Bun-O-Vision" by the talented folks at Angry Alien Productions. (Which, just for the sake of clarification, has nothing to do with undocumented workers getting screwed by Republicans.)

Happy weekend everyone!

A Christmas Story

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Posted by elcanche at December 9, 2005 11:56 PM
Comments

I love starting off a day with a smile. Gotta love the cartoon! I have to admit I scrolled down to the pic immediately (The Christmas Story was on my mind lately) then I went back to read what you wrote. We can't wait to see you! We have about 10" fresh snow and the kids are ready and waiting for you!

Posted by: Vicki at December 10, 2005 07:56 AM

That was great Rob, loved the animation and the bonus clips at the end. See you soon, we cannot wait!! Andrew a.k.a. Moopsie is waiting patiently for you!! He looks at your picture every day and smiles. Love, Marisa

Posted by: Marisa at December 10, 2005 08:12 AM

You are coming HOME ????

Posted by: Robert Cruickshank at December 10, 2005 12:10 PM

We'll have to watch both movies (non-bunny originals) when you come home.

Posted by: Mom at December 10, 2005 09:24 PM

We went to the mall recently and Andrew was looking around for you by Magdees. Can't wait to see you. Just to remind you Southbound barbeque has a lunch BUFFET now.

Posted by: Andy at December 11, 2005 06:06 AM

Hay dios!, and I'm going back to Guate "para año nuevo" I guess i won't have the chance to meet you, anyways is good to be back and spend this holidays with the family. lots of "abrazos" then.

Posted by: ale at December 12, 2005 06:34 PM
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