so, the only good things to report as of late:

[atypical_me]

1) i finally have my associates degree in art and graduated with honors.
2) i got to see nate and spend time with him (and go to the Dew Tour)
3) i got to see and spend time with larry brown (and folsom)

however, for each ONE of these things, there are 10 more unfortunate ones to report.