So much has happened since I last wrote in my blog...I am not even sure where to begin...

Here is what happened (briefly) in the last two weeks:
Fires attacked California -- ash was everywhere...I think Meera put it best when she asked if this is what hell feels like, seeing as it was ashy, windy, and hot. Went to Oktoberfest at school specifically to see Homegrown, which was good until the encore. Got some big news at work -- and it keeps getting better. I am in charge of my own publication and I have 3 weeks to put it together. My parents went globe trotting to Singapore for a week and a bit. I was called to jury duty, reported and now have to go back in a couple of days.

Now...this weekend: Halloween was friday...I decided to throw some stuff together and be a catholic school girl, which was fun, but not conducive to the rain and cold climate. Luis was the hottest vato I had ever laid eyes on, Meera went as Halfa Dolla (which rocked!), Dana (it was sooo good to see her!!) was a pirate, Dustin was Budman (enough said), Andy was strongbad (which was cool!), Eric was a ghetto plastic surgeon (props to the creativity), Mat was hippy-rasta-man (i loved the wig), and Mike (who ditched us for other things) was white trash. We went to Dan and Mark's -- which I have to say is the coolest house -- it made me want to move to a house badly...They had a DJ and a keg of New Castle. My & my vato, however, brought our own refreshments: 40's of Steel Reserve baby! We danced and drank until the night was over...A good night fo' sho'!!

Saturday morning I went and feasted at the commons with the usual gang, which was a great thing to grub on the morning after drinking. I proceded to H-214 and hung out, went to the mall with Luis, Eric, & Mat, then went to the basketball game at the Bren. Did some more drinking -- went back to Dustin's and promptly fell asleep on their couch watching Saturay Night Live.

Sunday was a productive (and awesome!) day. I went to Ikea, the mall, cleaned, did laundry, SAW AFI!!!!! They put on a great show! They have such a commanding stage presence and really get the crowd going! The only bummer part was I had to pee what felt like every 5 minutes as a result of the 4 beers I consumed prior to the show.

So, today I am back at work (and learned that I am entitled to 3 WEEKS VACATION TIME NOW) with a ringing ear and a severely short attention span...I have class tonight -- and would much rather go have dinner with Meera than listen to my instructor, but I should really go...there are only 3 classes left...It is cloudy and cold and looks like it is going to rain...i want to go home and snuggle on the couch with a blanket and a movie, but that is not in the cards for me today, apparently...

aight...back to my work...only 3.5 hours left -- I think I can make it! :)