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SR1 Normandy –Engineering Department – PMS Log # 5287-13PL

Data Log Entry: 21840326

I recently found this file in the wrong place. I know it is a little late, since Christmas was over three months ago, but after re-reading it, I decided to transfer it to where it belongs; regardless of what my terminal keeps saying. I originally filed it under quarterly PMS (pre-maintenance schedule), what can I say, I was a 'little' hung over when I made the entry.

So to the poor office sap sitting miles away from civilization, who is being forced to read these journal entries, I say enjoy.

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Data Log Entry: 21831225

Christmas Party onboard the Normandy

With Tali's help, Joker was using his new leg amplifiers that allowed him to dance. Well that is, if that is what you called dancing. Just kidding Joker, it was awesome. It was quite a site to see.

LCDR Presley seemed to be enjoying himself since I gave him the night off. I stayed sober and took control of the ship for the evening. Who would have ever thought he was an expert at Pictionary. Boy he can drawl. I never saw the comm display so elaborately decorated.

Tomorrow morning, I need to have Tali and Adams inspect the bulkhead in the mess hall for structural integrity. After drinking a couple of bottles of Ryncol, I think Wrex head-butted it one too many times. Looking over it this evening, I swear it is definitely looks warped. Always good to have a krogan on board.

Speaking of my wonderfully delightful engineering genius, I never knew quarians could get drunk; much less that tipsy. Tali was dancing on the table, slurring her words. Thank goodness she is light as a feather. I had Garrus tote her down to her bunk after the party. But overall, I think she had a particularly great time.

And talk about someone having a good time, boy get a couple of glasses of brandy in Miss Chakwas and let the good times roll. She loosened right up and let those old war stories of her fly. I was also unexpectedly made aware that she could sing. But to my great surprise, not only could she sing, she sounded like the voice of an angel. I don't think there was a closed mouth in the whole place when she sang "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing".

Garrus sure did like the evergreen tree. I'm not sure I know why, or want to know, how he figured out it was a tasty snack. The good news is I won't have to worry about disposing of the tree. I have a feeling giving him the remainder of the tree would be the best Christmas present he ever had.

Ash finally let her hair down, and I don't think Garrus is ever really going to be able to look at her in the same manner again. I too was surprised; she was having such a good time talking to him all night. Now granted the conversation wasn't exactly what I had anticipated, but who is being picky. I guess one can talk about new guns, weapon mods and explosives all night. But then again, I did see Dr. Chakwas lingering around the eggnog just a little too long. Maybe that helped.

Sadly, the only one not really partaking in the festivities was Liara. I actually felt bad for her. She said she was never very good around people. That is why she preferred archeology. She briefly participated and mingled with a few people, so overall she looked like she was enjoying herself. I'll have to visit her after this to make sure she is ok. Maybe I'll show her this movie Joker has been bugging me to watch. He assures me it is an asari classic. Crap, what was it called? He must have mentioned it a dozen times. Oh yes, Vaenia. He said it was a film from Thessian. It might help her if she's homesick. I'll check the ship's data base to see if we can watch it on the big screen in the conference room.

Oh, tonight I almost took my own life in my own hands. Crazy I know, but I seriously almost took the opportunity to ask Wrex about those missing poker chips. But finally I decided against it after I saw the indentation he left in the bulkhead. I did however, ask Dr. Chakwas about them, and she couldn't stop laughing. I swear I saw eggnog shoot out of her nose. I never did get a straight answer out of her. So that leaves me wondering, if she laughed that hard, does that mean she took them or she didn't? I don't think I am any closer to recovering the missing chips. Oh well, I guess it doesn't matter tonight.

Merry Christmas to all and Peace on Earth!

Katherine Jane Shepard Out

Commanding Officer SSV Normandy

P.S. Tomorrow I have to schedule the emergency flood system in the cargo bay. It has come to my attention that tomorrow, there maybe a sudden excess of water down there, and a hell of a lot of Evergreens; which Garrus has absolutely begged for. However I must admit, that little snow making gun Tali built, sitting over there on my coffee table, is quite impressive.