Last day of 2007

Can you believe tomorrow is 2008? I surely can't. Time marches on. I never get to excited to celebrate New Years. Just another day really. I will be glad to have it off. Tomorrow is suppose to be bitterly cold so I will probably hibernate at home. I should work on a few projects and get stuff ready for this weekend's trip to Calontir.

Here is another pointless but timefilling meme for you.

1) Where did you begin 2007?
At home on the couch getting adicted to Ugly Betty and watching movies

2) What was your status by Valentine's Day?
same as always

3) Favorite movie of 07?
Several actually but the one I am sure most people didn't see and should is Sweet Land

4) How did you earn your money?
working at the Lib

5) Did you have to go to the hospital this year?
no thankfully

6) Did you have any encounters with the police?
No unless you count talking to Thunderbunny at an event.

7) Where did you go on holidays?
visited the parental units

8) What did you purchase that was over $1,000?
I didn't have any large purchases this year

9) Did you know anybody who got married?
Merideth and Bron

10) Did you know anybody who passed away?
yes

11) Did you lose any friends?
Not yet but Jess is moving to Wyoming :-(

12) Did you move anywhere?
I moved around a lot this year but my stuff stayed at home

13) What concerts/shows did you go to?
none

14) Are you registered to vote?
yes

15) Who did you want to win Big Brother?
I don't watch that

16) Where do you live now?
In my apato

17) What's something you thought you'd never do but did in 2007?
become SCA Royalty

18) What has been your favorite moment(s)?
There has been too many to put here

19) Where did you go on vacation?
vacation, whats that?

20) Any new additions to your family?
nope

21) What was your favorite month?
September

22) How much have you partied?
some

23) Made new friends?
yes

24) What did you do for 4th of July?

Stayed at Nailz's and went to Khans for supper

25) Favorite Night out?
too many to remember

26) Name the instance in which you had most to drink:
Kaia's birthday

27) Are you in a relationship with someone you met this year?
i have lots of relationships but i really don't have time for romance right now

Every day looks like a picture postcard

All the snow and constant fog has covered everything in a beautiful frost. I should get out and take some pictures. Its quite lovely although driving and walking around is still slippery. I almost wiped out leaving work yesterday but somehow I managed to keep up right. Thank you snow boots. Also took a little skid in the car while going to the bank. Nothing happened but it was one of those oh crap -hey that was fun-lets do that again moments.

Andrew stopped by work yesterday to say hello and to see when would be a good time to go out to dinner this week. He seemed to be doing well. Didn't get a chance to talk to him much. We will be meeting up tonight for dinner.

Rachel also came by in the afternoon. We decided we were hungry for Mexico Viejo so we called Kaia to get out of bed and join us. We called Hagan too but he wasn't quite home yet from his trip to the cities but he would be home in time to go to the movies if we were interested in going. Dinner was muy delicioso. After dinner we went back to my apato and hung out until Hagan got back to town. Around 7 it was getting super foggy so he didn't get back in time to see the early show which was fine since I wanted to chat with Rachel more than I wanted to go to the movies. I can go sit in a dark room and not talk to anyone any time I want.

I didn't know if I felt up to going to the late show but when it was time to go I had decided it would be fun. We went to see National Treasure 2. It was fun but not overly great. I think all of us had it figured out half way through. I was kind of bothered that they never really explained the bad guys motivation. At least not overly well so that was lame. I think we were all deeply amused that the climax takes place in South Dakota.

When we got out of the movie the fog had taken over the town. You could see down the block and not any further. I didn't envy Rachel having to drive back out to her parents.

Why does every day feel like its Sunday

Seems like everyday is a Sunday. I guess thats what you get when a holiday is on a Tuesday. I am thinking that they should make a law that holidays have to fall on a Monday or a Friday. Or if they fall on a Tuesday/Thursday you get that Monday/Friday off and if it falls on a Wednesday total week off bonus.

Christmas was nothing grand but nice. The gifts I gave were happily received. mission success. My niece especially liked her pink hat. She immediately plonked it on her head and ran around showing everyone.

Christmas Day it snowed and looked very pretty up until it was time for me to get out on the road. It wasn't too bad, just wet and slushy but I was glad I headed out when I did. Verm hadn't gotten very much snow by the time I got back home but by the time I went to bed we had about 2-3 inches. If there would have been anyone around to throw snow at it would have been prime snowball weather.

The day before the night before Christmas

The presents are wrapped, bags packed and last minute details are finished. Now all I have to do is make it through the Monday workday. Luckily it hasn't been too bad. Thank you BBC Radio 2 the greatest Radio station in the world. It would be better if we didn't have to be open but if wishes were fishes we would all be sick of fish.

All of Christmas will be spent at the 'rents this year. A little bit different but it has kind of been that way every since my gran moved into her apartment. It should be fun. I asked my niece if she was ready to open presents and her response was "OH Yes!" She didn't know about the whole Santa thing but she was all ready for the presents.

I am sure we will also watch some if not all of The Christmas Story like we always do and my dad will sigh and ask if we have that memorized yet. How can you not get a kick out of Ralphie's quest for a red ryder b-b gun. Its family tradition. And there will be lefse.

I hope everyone has a Happy Christmas!!!!

Oh, crystal ball, crystal ball, Save us all, tell me life is beautiful

I recently got Keane's latest album Under the Iron Sea. It is rockin! I have been playing it non stop. It will probably be the first thing I put on my Mp3 player.

I got my Sandisk Clip yesterday. I read a lot of good things about it. There was even an article about it in Smart Computing in Plain English so it made me happy with my choice. When I ordered it I didn't realize it has a record option on it. That will be fun to play with. The FM tuner works pretty well too. I got a blue one and its tiny. Its about the same size as an ipod shuffle but it has a screen and is cheaper.

So Friday before Christmas. I have finally finished with my shopping. I need to wrap up my parents gifts and then that should all be finished. Yay. I haven't been overly excited for Christmas this week but I also haven't felt overly well either. I either had a mild case of the flu or food poisoning. I finally got some medicine and that has helped greatly along with going to bed early. I am hoping I will feel more perky next week when everyone will be home for Christmas.

Christmas countdown status

The countdown to Christmas is on and I think I am almost ready. I have one more present to get for my mom and I should be done. Huzzah. Then let the wrapping commence.

I have been looking at Mp3 players as a gift for myself but haven't really decided on any one brand. Then I think do I really need one? Although it would be nice to have on long car trips. Maybe I will wait until the after Christmas sales.

Apparently 4 batches of my easy make choc-peanut butter cookies is enough for 10 student workers and still have plenty leftover to give to Hagan.

Another meme

Do you get distracted easily?
what did you say? I was distracted.

When is your next vacation and where?
Gulf Wars in March

Do you ride roller coasters?
Can't say I like them much

Who was the last person you yelled at?
I can't remember. I tend to rant in general than at one person

Are you wearing a necklace?
not right now

What family member do you look like?
My mom and dad. My brothers and I have the same chin and lips. Tough sharing.

Do you take any daily vitamins or pills?
nope

Where does your grandma live?
wakonda

Are you friends with your neighbors?
not really

Where have you lived throughout your life?
Irene, SD, Sioux Falls, Vermillion gah thats depressing

Do you have a routine before going to bed?
not really but I try to go to bed about the same time

Have you ever tee-peed someone's house?
no

Have you ever had a crush on your sister's/brother's friend?
oh yes. Still think about him. I wonder where he ended up.

When was the last time you drove more than 30 minutes?
Sunday

Do you have any enemies?
I have an Arch enemy. Does that count?

What is your usual breakfast?
granola bars or a scone

What are you doing tonight?
finishing christmas shopping

Would you date the person who posted this?
shes cute and all but not really my type. Besides shes taken

What's for dinner?
Who knows. Want to come over and make me something?

Anyone close to you ever died?
yes

Who's always there for you unconditionally?
my parents, my friends

Are you ashamed of your past?
Don't live in regret, esse

When was the last time you saw your best friend?
Saturday

Do you use lyrics to express how you feel?
of course

When was the last time you cried?
sunday

Do you swear often?
Depends on how mad I am.

Who is the last person you had a sleepover with?
sleepover? what am I, 8?

Do you like messages or comments better?
I like it when people talk to me so keep those cards and letters coming.

Do you still talk to the person you LAST kissed?
of course

What is the last thing you ate?
granola bar

Last doctors appointment or hospital visit?
I went to my bone cracker before thanksgiving

Do you know anyone in the military?
Clare, Danny, Iggy, Mouse

Is there anything silver near you?
my favorite pen

Where was your default picture taken?
Anime Detour

What do you like on your pizza?
sausage

What bill do you dread paying?
they are all equally dreadful

Did you ever go through an awkward stage?
I think I am still there

Have you had braces?
no

Do you have a green thumb?
no its normal colored but plants are not friendly to me or is it the other way around.

Ever tied a ribbon on your finger to remember something?
thats what notes in my pockets are for

Last video game you played?
freecell

Do you want another pet?
no

Whats so great about being an 80s kids?
All the great 80's songs