First, I hope everyone had a merry Christmas! And now I guess its time to say HAPPY NEW YEAR! So Christmas was nice and relaxing, if a little uneventful - we watched movies, and my Dad and I muddled through a game of chess on the new set I bought him for Christmas - I really am not good enough to be his partner yet, though, so he kept telling me ( Read more... )

     Yesterday for my birthday, we went out to dinner at Delancey Street Restaurant downtown. The waiters are always super nice - unbelievably polite and attentive and quick, without being pushy or nosy or annoying - they make you feel at home. And the food is great, with many interesting and creative healthy options (including an entire heart ( Read more... )

      OK, my last post was awful. I really shouldn't have posted so late at night. I only meant to say I'm happy things are good! Instead it turned into a discussion on the value of history. I know that I am not the only one in my group involved in history or writing and I hope my endless harping on these things has not offended anyone. A friend ( Read more... )

I just auditioned for Into the Woods today. I guess I expected I wouldn't get in, but like the title of this journal proclaims, I believe in the power of positive thinking. It's worked for me before and I guess I got cocky. This time it didn't work. Whenever I'm in front of the judges my mind goes comletely blank and I just spit out whatever I have ( Read more... )