Daydreams can be dangerous...which (I think) may be one reason why they are so appealing...(I mean, aside from the obvious...) just a little something to think about...

This weekend was -- in a word -- productive. Thanks to the skills of Luis, I now have Ikea shelves brilliantly placed on my wall. "The mess" that was the chaos known as my room has finally taken on the appearance that I have been wanting for a while.

Friday I was yet again detained at my place of occupation for longer than expected...Half starved and incredibly exhausted, I was escourted to dinner by a HOT colombian, and then taken to the movies to see "Elf" by Dustin, Mike, Yagi, and Luis. Cute movie... :)

Saturday laundry and cleaning commenced! I made a trip to Ikea, which cost me more than I was initially intending. I bought these throw pillows for my bed that are absolutely amazing!!They are the most comfortable accessory in my room. I was picked up by Yagi and Dustin in the evening to go on a shopping trip, which served as a precursor to a night of drinking and brautwurst. After everyone arrived, we played a few rounds of "beer-a-mid" in which I managed to make it to liquid hell probably 3 times...One of the greatest things about that night was getting the chance to catch up with Dana. :) It is always so nice to see her!!

Sunday was more reflective...I was able to finally put my room how I wanted it. (Now it has some personality...)

With the news of the passing of a family friend, I was thrust into a state of thought. I was (again) forced to consider the logistics of friendship. I came to terms with some stuff that had been dragging me down. More importantly, I noted an obvious quality that has always been in front of me, but was personally powerful for me to admit. On the outset, what I concluded may not have seemed like a big deal, but to me, it was more meaningful than can ever be expressed. I consider friendships to be one of the most valuable entities in life... (i think way the hell too much...perhaps that is why i was successful in my philosophy classes! thanks to UCI, I now know how to think in an educated and literary manner...that'll get me far...) I know this banter on friendship may seem strange and over-emotional...but several things have happened lately that have made me think about the topic at hand...All I know is that this day of retrospection was needed - and after it all I felt so relieved that I was able to put some old demons to rest...

Quote for the day: "I'm on the fence, push me off it!" I thought that was funny...and yet, so true sometimes!! :)