First of all, for those who don't know, I have a job and am working my ass off (happily) to earn as much money as possible through the holidays so I can save, hoard, or whatever you wish to call it, every cent I can and put it towards driving lessons and school to come. Of course the job is just for the Christmas season, though I hope and pray that I'm kept on after. I like the job, I like the people, it's not bad at all and it's something I could stand working 40+ hours a week. I just have to remember that just because I work in the mall, I can't go shopping every lunch break or I will fail to save any money what-so-ever.

The Christmas music hasn't gotten to me yet, I'm thoroughly enjoying listening to the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, and I know by the time Christmas rolls around I will be tired of the cheerful seasonal music.

Next topic, I helped one of my best friends go shopping for furniture for her new apartment, and we’re really good. We found a couch and loveseat for $91 total and a side table for $8. (though someone stole the table from us) We’re still looking for a coffee table, found a possible pair of barstools, and I’m leaving her and her boyfriend to look for the rest. She’s really surprised me how mature she’s become and how she’s confident and just how she’s changed in the last few months. The move really helped, and her getting her N and car.

Speaking of a car, I found a good driving school, though I have to do a bit of work on my car and fix the leak in the radiator. And check the rattle underneath which may be just a heat shield or a cracked boot.

My boyfriend and I are doing excellent, he’s hoping to finish school in a few more months, and he’s enjoying it immensely. Between work, and his school and studying we don’t get much time to see each other, though that hasn’t hurt our relationship at all, if anything it’s made us stronger.

For those who didn't know. My family had quite a scare on my little cousin's 1st birthday, the 22nd of November, he was rushed to the hospital after a couple hours of seizures and unsteady breathing. Transported to the Children's Hospital he was tested for meningitis. Enduring spinal taps, cat-scans, too many blood tests and needles, and a very painful, trying experience he was finally able to go home 6 days later. All the tests came up negative so the doctors hope that it won't re-occur whatever it was. Our family has been able to breathe a sigh of relief and realized just how precious our little one is.

I’m looking forward to another holiday season, one where I can share it with my friends and my family. I think it will be quite enjoyable.

Happy Holidays to all

December 9, 2005