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The Minnie R.

This holiday issue of the Minnie R. is brought to you by:
Cayce, a girl who has mistletoe in her room
Kristin, another girl with mistletoe in her room
Christina, ditto.

Secret Snowflakes...
Started Monday, so don't forget your flake, and be discreet. The last day to give is Friday, and then you can expose yourself to your flake!!

Yum. Paisan's.
Dinner outing on Wednesday -- meet at the 'vators at 7:15. If you paid your house dues, you get a $3 discount.

Shhhhhhhhh!
24 hour quiet hours start on Thursday, December 14 at 10:30, so finish all your screaming and noise making in the halls before then. Respect others and they will respect you. "It will be quiet!!" -Amy

Arrrrrgh!
Stress relief fun in the checkmate on Monday, December 18 at 9:00 p.m. with snacks, ping pong, and noise.

Holiday Quote:
"Ho, ho the mistletoe, hung where you can see, somebody waits for you. Kiss him/her once for me."
-Holly Jolly Christmas

$$$$$$$
Don't forget to pay your November phone bill! If you leave it til after break, your post-break surprise will be no long distance service.

Ten Great Things To Do In Madison When You're Stressing About Finals
(in no particular order):
1. Throw your most hated books at the wall (taking care that nobody's body parts are in your way).
2. Make angels in the snow.
3. Quit studying and go to bed early one night.
4. Sit in the dark, drink hot chocolate and play holiday music.
5. Wander around State Street and look at all the pretty lights in the snow... and spend money you don't have.
6. Hike up Bascom Hill and throw snowballs at good ole Abe.
7. Work out your frustrations at the SERF.
8. Plan to make a New Year's Resolution to study more next sumester.
9. Watch several John Travolta movies.
10. Trap somebody under the mistletoe!

Test Your Holiday Spirit:
1. How many holiday tv specials have you seen?
a. 0
b. 1-2
c. 3 or more

2. How many strings of lights do you have in your room?
a. 0
b. 1-2
c. power failure

3. Are you playing secret snowflake?
a. no
c. yes

4. How many holiday tapes/CDs do you own?
a. 0
b. 1-3
c. 4 or more (you sing it in your sleep)

5. How many people have you kissed under the mistletoe?
a. 0
b. 1-5
c. 5-10 (whoa, baby)

Scoring: If your answers were mainly a, you are a big Scrooge. Mainly b, you are celebrating in moderation. Mainly c, holiday obsession.

Happy winter break -- relax and do lots of nothing. Good luck on finals. We will miss you all!

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