December 2003 Archives

So, I opened the 2 boxes. The one that was under the tree was clothing. Namelly a sweater that I got from mom. I like it, it's nice, and dark, and very fitting.

The second box, which was not a box, but a bag, was my fun gift. I opened it up, and the came Final Fantasy X-2. I was happy, and giddy, and according to my camera, I think my cheeks were red with excitement (or something silly like that.)

Of course, I got the playstation 2 that was on the basement, and brought it to the living room. I plugged it up, and play some of this ohh so wonderful Final Fantasy. Trust me, it's a change from the ordinary. The active battle system is back, and it's very intereting how it works out. You can do combos, and try to outdo your enemies attack. I like it, even thought I am very much confused with it's progression. The job system is kewl, and they have some awesome animations to boot. It sure takes getting used to a non-linear gameplay timeline. Although, I am enjoy the game very much.

Besides that, everyone traded gifts under the Christmas tree. I gave mom a coffeemaker, and sis got shoes. Sis BF got a Game Boy Advance SP (Nintendo just extends the name of that thing, on and on.) We were going to get him Super Mario Advance 4 (Which is SNES Super Mario Bros. 3, but remade for the GBA.) We had Elsa and Isaac over. They dropped by, ate a bit, opened gifts and left. They had 2 or 3 houses besides out to tour. Can't blame them, for they have a intricate family.

Anywho, I am happy, and will be also happy in about say... 18-20 hours. At that time, a trip to Orlando and Miami will be on it's way. I am very happy about it. It's a vacation, with fun and the sun. Taking this trip help me separate my life from school and work. They are big parts of my life, but I don't want to live by them.

So, I know I am getting 2 gifts. The first, seems like some clothing, and it's wrapped down stairs. The second, is a huge secret. It's not even under the tree. I was told if I saw it wrapped, I would know what it is.

So, I totally comfused.

Ohh, if it's not clothing, I think the first gift might be Final Fantasy X-2, or Final Fantasy XI. I am not sure, if they got me that, or even caught on, that I wanted it.

For some strange reason, I think the second gift, might be something like a drawing table. I am slowly learning to put the thoughts on my head in paper.

Anywho, I will know soon. Very soon indeed.

So, I decided to not go to work, and take a break, since that was what I had planned already. It's nice to have time to get things done. I can actually take care of how I look, and not stress out about things. The finals gave me wicked breakouts.

One would expect me to go out, and party right? Wrong I say. I am being a homebody at this time. I cleaned out papers in my room that date 2 years back. Yeah, it's that bad is some areas. I put old boxes away, and went through every single drawer, and nook in my room. It's now all clean and up to date. I separated all the important papers in a single stack. No more worrying about losing documents I signed.

Taking a break from hectic life helps a lot. I don't want to slowly come to a pile of ashes.

Ohh yeah, I feel so happy to have all my finals done. Today I took my Discrete Math Finals @ 8AM. I barelly slept before it because I was studying, but I was able to answer every question. I knew the subject, and the questions all made sense. If I get an A, B, or high C on the final I get a B for this class. Now I just gotta wait till About Dec 29th to get info on most of my grades.

I am VERY VERY happy that finals week is over. I always stress over it, and worry about all my classes. I get to chill, and relax now. I am still deciding if I should go and help out at work.

Since I am not going to Brazil, I will be here on Christmas, which is a heavy shopping day. Then again, I already got the time off, so there would be no point in going there and ruin that for me. I need time to get things in line for next year. I will have a decision this Sunday, even though, I feel pretty compelled to help out on the 24th and 25th. I shall see what happens.

*Hyper Smile* Ahh, live is great, y'all hear. *grins*

So, it's been decided that I am no longer going to Brazil. Yeah, it's a shock, and it's something that has been in place for some time.

I wish it wasn't that way, but it came about. My sister simply does not want to go. She is not ready to go. She wants to have a lot of money to spend over there, and wants to bring gifts to everyone.

She makes some sense. We are not in a situation to be able to leasurelly spend money currently. Although, I know we have enough for things to be fine, and still be able to go to Brazil.

Anywho, when I was told this, about 8 hours ago, I was pissed. Indeed, I had to argue with my job to let me off. I told everyone about my plans, and yesteday I said goodbye to some people for the year.

Now, I end up in something that happened last year. I am again not going, after all this.

It's fine really, I wasn't really worried, and we have many conenctions in the US, that will be happy to see us stay for Christmas.

Although, the day after christmas, we are leaving to Miami, and are going to stay there for a week. After all this planning, we just can't spend it at home. No no no, we are going somewhere. Ohh, and for the good part, my cousin is providing us with the hotel. since he works in the industry. He didn't use his benefits for this year, so he might as well give them to us.

As far as car travel goes, were are going half rates on the rentals, since we also have a friend that works in that industry.

It's amazing what you can do with friends.

Ohh, and we are definetly going to Brazil next year. The tickets are already in line, and with a even better price tag than this years tickets were going to be.

Things sometimes look bad, but it all ends up well.

About 3 hours ago, I woke up from 6 hours of wonderful sleep. A few minutes later mom knocks at the door, and she has bagel with whipped cream cheese and a tall glass of chocolate milk. The plate includes a bottle of lactaid because I am lactose intolerant. Also, she considers that I am trying to intake less sugar, when she makes my chocolate milk. Yet, the chocolate milk is delicous, and made to a point I cannot equal. She makes it best. Although, if I had a choice of bagel nothing would beat Einstein Brothers Bagels. They are just delicious. Anywho, I enjoyed it overmuch, and it was a light and mild meal. Well, I see it as mild and light, *grins*

Anywho, I am happy to have a mom that cares and worris about me. She thinks ahead about a many things and is usually stressed out. The trip to Brazil is straining her being. She is trying to deal with a wide array of variables, that I don't often think about. She is not working currently, and that drives her crazy. She is a doer, and without having resources to do what she needs she is slowly dwindling physically and emotionally. When we come back from Brazil, she should be back to her normal paces. She won't have things to worry about, and will have time to do what needs to be done. She has been taking some courses and stuff, so she can be a real estate broker. She is passionate about it, and will do good in it, like in everything else she does. Then, she will realize things she has wished since she was yonger. *smiles*

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HEHEHE. I am so happy with the results. I loved him in the movie. *woot* *woot*

Well, He is darn hot in the movie, so DUH.

Ohh, I was sitting home yesterday, doing my best not to sleep, and reading comics on Keenspace.

I decided, heck, I should draw a comic and publish it, because I think it would be a fun hobby. I still haven't decided how exactly things are going to be drawn. I will probably hand draw some stuff, and do other stuff on the computer.

I will probably contrast my life, and point out everyday dopy stuff that happens. *Smiles*

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