That's probably the same reason why they hacked Blogger. I was going to update this yesterday, but do to the hack...Oh well. I take this sort of thing philsophically, although admittedly I might not be so detached if I had lost something of vital importance.

Christmas was Christmas. I had young cousins come to my house to open their gifts on Christmas Eve (I myself wait for Christmas Day) and then I went to their new house for dinner. It's a nice place, bigger than ours, a split level deal with a pool. At least I can always go swimming there in the summer now.

As for the haul: 2 books, $150 (Which went to various and sundry bills), a sweater, a t-shirt, suede slippers, a car vacuum, origami paper and instruction book, a memory card for my rig, and previously my PS2 windbreaker and carry-on bag. Not bad, but in truth I wanted some DVD's from my best friend, although since he's newly married and now expecting I understand he's got no cash for moi, but still. Also, the really big present I want, admittance, costs more than anyone I know can afford.

Yes and no, that's (not) me being cynical (Sorry Anna). You really can buy your way into med school, and everyone knows it.

I hope everyone had a good X-Mas and looks to have a better New Year. I personally enjoy New Year's Eve a ton more than I enjoy Christmas, even though I don't have anything planned right now. Stuff usually crops up, so I'm not worried. I was talking to a friend's sister who's visiting her family from school in Nebraska, and she expressed an interest in going to some huge ball or something on New Year's Eve so she could dress up. I agreed with her, I love getting dressed up. I have 4 suits hanging in my closet, 3 pairs of suspenders that I use (They look cooler than belts), 2 pairs of dress shoes (Including a pair of 2-tones, think swing dancing shoes), various and sundry ties, a fedora and a trenchcoat. Of course, with California weather being what it is, my personal choice in attire isn't called for very much.

It's been pretty quiet at work, but that's to be expected. It should get back to normal next week of course. Everyone knows I hate my job. It's not that it's THAT bad: I'm actually more or less my own boss, the load isn't that heavy (Usually), and I've learned alot. But the reason I want to move on is because I know I can accomplish so much more, i.e. doctor school. I'm professionally and mentally stagnating here, and that frightens me.

I've looked back on my life since 17, when I graduated from high school, and it's been a journey of constant movement and searching. I've never spent on the average more than 2.5 years in any one place, whether it was for work or school. I was always...driven...to accomplish something more, to push my limits. I never let myself get settled in one place or one time. That's good and bad, as I've been able to accomplish most of what I've wanted to in life, but the personal cost has been high. I can only find solace in the fact that I made what I thought were the right decisions at the time and leave them at that. But if I can get in, I think for the first time in my adult life I'll let myself get comfortable, settle down and enjoy the ride. I mean, what's left after medical school?

Boy, longer post than I planned today.

*Listens to the following people's exclaim joy over their presents*
Blue Boy: Yeah, like I said it's weird to know that other people actually read it. You and a couple other of my friends in the UK (Shout out to the Baron and Uncle Sam! Enjoy the holidays blokes!) read this. And to be honest, I'm even more suprised that you find it interesting.
Celes: I TOLD you it was an ear infection. Dr. Mike won't steer you wrong sugar. And if I don't know I'll just say so. *Winks* And Temptation Island? Ugh, I refuse to watch that show.
Cynical: Celes=sugar, you=darlin' (now), Tigris=honey and Suika=sweetie. Boy, now that I think about it, I tend to give my female friends, both virtual and real life nicknames. I can think of 5 off the top of my head in real life...I'm surprised I'm not beat up by their boyfriends/husbands. And yay! You got Hand Maid May! But I'm still waiting for my Macross DVD's. Boo. And I'm surprised you didn't put that guy on ICQ on ignore.
Ken: Dude, you may not be interested in her, but steer clear of romantic geometic shapes or the mere APPEARANCE of them. Bad mojo, bad.
Ming-Ling: I'm watching the Big-O now, and it's pretty intersting. I love Dorothy, she's really funny!
Neaux: You got DVD's! Lucky stiff! And I like the Suzuku pic on your blog. Again though, you knew I would.