The Christmas party season started off with a bang at Dan and Jenny’s 11th annual cookie party. Other notable gatherings included the Leonard St household (after which me and Gino went to the new beer garden place and drank a whiskey too many), as well as Brian and Melissa’s. I didn’t make cards or anything, but I got one from Sam and Bethie in the form of t-shirt. Kelly also gave me a shirt (and a pizza gift certificate) for secret santa at work. On December 14th I switched from regular coke to diet coke. I haven’t looked back. I think I’ve had maybe 10 total so far. Also, 2 diet pepsis. At the end of the year we officially had crunch time at work, but that all seems moot now as we’ve missed our deadline by about 2 months. Also along the lines of missed deadlines, Sam and I put together another zine, but we’ve yet to send it off as I’m dragging ass on the t-shirt we are packaging with it. Anyhow, on the 24th I flew back to KS with some delays of course… but I made it in time for dinner and came away with a free flight voucher. Christmas at home was quiet. Jake had a beer party or two and Lake made a surprise appearance. I went up to KC with Sam on friday before my saturday flight and spent the afternoon with Matt Blume, then we met up with Wink, Brooke and her brother and went out on the town. It was really cold, but we made the most of the 3 block radius around Brooke’s apt.

Back to NY and scrambled to get everyone together for NYE. Mike rented a sweet buick and we waited for Jen to fly in and headed up late on sunday night only to be greeted by inches of fresh snow on the taconic parkway. We drove at about 30 mph in this surreal kind of “are we still on a road? … can you see anything … that snow flying at us is hypnotic” sort of vibe. I think we got to the party house at around 2:30, and dove right it. It all proved worthwhile. There was dancing, games, singing, eating and drinking. Everyone had a blast and new friendships were kindled.

When I returned, it was moving time yet again. Got all my stuff set up in my new place. It’s small, but I dig it. Aug and Willow will be my neighbors soon as well.

Other Notable Events:
Juliette’s party (candles, then glasslands)
Emily’s 30th (food, dancing)
Gino’s 29th (bowling)
Bronx Zoo (w Lona)

Live Music:
Suckers
Vampire Weekend
Hot Chip
Glass Candy / Chromeo

FIlm:
There Will Be Blood

Shopping List:
Plates & Bowls
Saucepans
Spatulas and stuff
Plants
Step Stool
Microwave
Cutting Board
Silverware holder solution?
Brita pitcher
36in wide shelf
Shaker style hooks
Lamp for bedroom
Pillows
Skinny table
TV / DVD
*Renters Insurance*
Art Supplies
Filing Cabinet