very neglectful. very neglectful indeed. i apologize for my lack of posting, now that i don't have internet at home, i rarely feel motivated enough to post from work or from dan's house. but he's sleeping right now so alas, let's get on this.

today ranks probably number 1 in my top 5 sleep in's of 2005. One pm and i am just now getting up. i'm supposed to go to my work christmas party tonight, but i really don't want to.... i know i should go just for appearances but i get nervous about social situations like this. i don't know if i'll have anyone to talk to... i don't really socialize with my co-workers much outside of work except for two girls that i go to DIY shows with sometimes... we'll see. free booze and appetizers may tempt me after all. i wish it was closer to my house and not on a sunday night because i am just so tempted to stay home and watch tv instead.

i'm such a shut in this winter already. i can't believe we've got two more full months of this coldness, plus february's usual bouncing between 10 degrees and 45 degrees, plus march's usual 6 inch snowstorm. it's making me crazy to not be able to bike anywhere. if i am going a short distance in the neighborhood i end up running everywhere now because i get so frustrated that walking takes so much longer than biking.

best thing about this past week is i got all the houseguests out of my hair on sunday. rob was really easy to have around, but 11 days is a long time and i need my alone time. then my parents came for the weekend and stayed at a B&B up the street from my apartment, and we had a great time together, but they always expect me to plan their whole weekend for them. they have no idea what they want to do in chicago, but they want me to take them fun, new and interesting places all day long. they have such high expectations, but don't contribute to the brainstorming at all.

mmm, gonna eat some pancakes soon, so i'm out.

5 golden rings

It's okay Gin, I forgive you-- this time. Next time you are in Rochester I expect better treatment.

I have no fun dreams to tell you about, but I did ring the bell last night for salvation army. It was not so bad, we were in the entryway of marshall fields. Not many people caem, but we sang (badly) christmas music... and of course some jewish songs!

There is not much else going on. I need to do wash tonight, I ran out of socks.

I also need to buy some more milk.

My life is exciting.