better late than never

well I just couldn't let the year turn over without one last post. Just about 5 hours left here on the Eastern seabord, and I have to say, I don't really care. When I was little, or even just slightly younger than I am now, New Year's was a big deal. It was a hell of an excuse for a party, at the very least. Now...I just don't see what the big deal is. Am I too cynical? Whatev, Grant and I are just chillin', having a nice chicken supper and perhaps getting drunk together. Wooh!

Christmas was nice, I never went through the stage where I didn't want to hang out with my parents, and I don't think it's going to come along at this point. I got to spend some time with my Grannie before my parents and sister arrived, which was pretty cool. I don't go visit near as much as I should. I think I forget that she's 75, because she doesn't really act it at all. She has a better social life than I do, goes on trips and has bridge nights and whatnot. Pretty happenin' chick. Anyway, presents were great all around, I got a bunch of stuff and some money from santa, which is always appreciated. I'm going to stick most of the money in my savings, but I'll take some to do some holiday shopping this weekend for a treat. I got 2 glass balls, a nice (non ice cream bucket) holder for kitchen utensils, a new set of utensils, a stand mixer, a pair of Levis, new flanner pjs, Sheryl Crow's new cd, and some very nice books. I'm sure I'm leaving stuff out, but I don't have my loot in front of me, so forgive me! I splurged a bit on my shopping, but I just kept finding things that I thought people on my list needed, so what can you do. I still need to have Christmas with Jenn who has some pretty exciting news of her own, and I picked up a little something for Calleen and made a (very, I promise) little something for Tiresa, so whenever I see them I'll deliver those.

The chicken is smelling done, and there are potatoes to mash and a half full Mike's Hard Limonade to drink, so I'm off.
Happy New Year to all! Just because *I* don't really care, doesn't mean you all shouldn't have fun! I promise I'll be back more in the new year, I'm back on highspeed, so all is well.