oh the joy

it's now 2005 (remember when it was turning 2000 and everyone thought the world was going to end?) and a fresh new year. i drove back to la last night in the rain, but it didn't take me too long and traffic was surprisingly reasonable. not like on thanksgiving when i wanted to poke out my eye with a wishbone. i had tons of stuff to carry up from my car last night. most of it was food that my mom packed for me , along with my newly fixed computer, my old stereo system, and YARN.

the christmas break was a really good time. i liked just having two weeks to hang out with friends and family. my family is pretty small (just me, parents, brothers and dog) so i don't have to deal with large family drama. however there was some sadness as my parents are selling our house. yes the house that we have lived in for more than 20 years is being sold. my parents simply can't afford the mortgage anymore and my brother and i don't even live at home. this news was very very sad and my parents don't know where they are moving yet. they want to move into a mobile home (one of those ones that almost looks like a real house and doesn't move) so that they will be free to travel and do other things. i might get to see the house again if i can come back for president's day but this might have been my last time in our house.

but i will try to be optimistic for 2005 and good things to come. it's raining here in la, which is a nice change. hope you all had a happy and safe holiday season.