Any other day.

The last month and a half have been long, and we are getting into a routine. We had one of our first weekends without a million things to do, and as usual one of us got sick. Sara, the dog, and the cats are pig piled on the couch with a nice warm blanket, and I sit typing while I download 33MB iTunes over my 44k modem. So that gives me lots of time to figure out something good to write about...I read a funny comic the other day. Okay, I'm won't tell you about the comic, but I did recently get over to a comic book store, and was in heaven. I don't really know why I like comics, but I find the reading and artwork to be where my imagination can be most inspired. T.V. just doesn't seem to do much for me. Most tele just irritates me, and has me wanting to open a book or comic to read instead. If I were a better writer I would try to create something interesting but I have enough trouble in my efforts to come up with dinner ideas.

I made my mom's Kung Pao Chicken last weekend. It turned out pretty good and instead of using chicken I used quorn as a substitute. It had been a number of years since I made that recipe and it turned out delicious. I have also gotten some other cooking done the last few weeks. I made a completely vegitarian lasagna which lasted half the week, and palenta with veggies for a quick dinner last week. I enjoy the cooking. I just need some more experience. And some additional recipes that I can cook when I don't have much time in the evenings.

Made my first holiday purchase for my nephews. I certainly hope they enjoy the gifts. These boys are really neat kids, very much a boat load of trouble, I hope they enjoy the gifts since I'm not the most reliable as an uncle. Now on to more seasonal depression. I need to write down my ideas more often. I keep thinking up things and then forgetting them...I need to find a way to have a better memory.

Your word is your bond

Nothing new has really happened. Mostly we have shifted to a mode of "work, work, work." I had really hoped to organize a party for the family and friends so we can just celebrate seeing each other again after so much time has passed. It has been over three years since we have seen some of our friends, and those that we stay in touch with the most have fallen to about once a year at best. I guess I will have to work on something for the spring.

Last week I went and watched Sara be sworn-in to the Bar. It was a bit entertaining, especially the part about abstaining from offensive personalities. That part had many family members snickering. We followed up the ceremony with a quick breakfast and heading back to work. Woooo, so exciting. Actually, we did go and watch a bouldering competition in Redmond, and that was pretty cool. These kids are simply the most amazing.

Oh and today is my oldest nephew's eight birthday...Happy Birthday Justin.