and now, a thought.

Thing I Hate, #1224: When you find out what you're getting for Christmas before Christmas. Maybe I'm just kind of a traditionalist, but isn't the point of getting a gift not knowing what the hell it is before you open it?

This message has been brought to you by my brother via my mom, neither of whom seem to remember why surprises are good. I'm happy with the present, but still, it's the principle of the thing.