So winter break is well under way and it has been going okay so far. I've gotten in my fair share of relaxation that I was desperate for by the end of the semester. I'm now getting to the point where I'm tired of relaxing by myself and ready to get out and enjoy myself while I have the free time. Only problem is the lack of anyone to go out with and the loneliness and self-pity is starting to kick in.

As I'm talking to everyone around me about New Years Eve plans, I realize how alone I feel at times. As of right now my New Years Eve plans consist of me sitting at home with my cats and going to bed right after watching the ball drop so I can get up for work in the morning. I may toss in a glass of Bailey's on the rocks to spice things up a little. Why is meeting new people so hard? I'm starting to get the pity invites from people. It started with three invites to various family members places because they didn't want me to be alone on Christmas day. I've only had one pity invite for New Years eve so far, but it consisted of me being a third wheel, which wasn't all that appealing.

Christmas went pretty well for me. I flew up to Omaha the weekend before with my brother and his wife to spend it with my parents. It was nice and relaxing. We played some games, cards, opened gifts, and watched a couple movies. I got a new iPod nano from my parents and I absolutely love it. I also got a few other nice presents including a comfy robe and slippers, a couple movies, and a Bread Co. gift card. Overall a nice weekend. I rode out to Highland, IL with my grandma Xmas eve for the Lange family get-together. Lots of family drama as usual around that crowd, but it turned out okay and I made it home with a bottle of Baileys from the Rob Your Neighbor gift exchange. Christmas day I spent at work with one of the ladies I support. We went to see a movie then scoured the town for a restaurant that was open on Christmas day. Spent the evening of Christmas hanging out at home with ChrisP. and watching movies on TV. Overall a good holiday.

Well, this post has lingered on for a bit too long. I hope everyone has had a great Christmas and enjoys New Years Eve.

I didn't realize that so many of my friends were still using this.  So here I am. . . again. . . in a desperate attempt to keep in touch with everyone. It becomes more difficult each year to keep up with people as we all move in different directions in our lives. I've been lucky enough to end up (for atleast the next two years) in St. Louis where I have a couple close friends and a bunch of family. However, there are still several people that I wish I were closer to.  Don't expect me to write on this a whole lot since I will be kept very busy with school and life, but I will try my best to give you all periodic updates.