Sickening

I woke up this afternoon to the lovely sounds of my sister's boyfriend throwing up in the bathroom across the hall. What a wonderful way to start my day. Apparently it was alcohol induced but it made me startlingly aware of how sick I myself feel and so I have canceled my trip to PA for the eve of the new year. This sinus infection is working on moving into my lungs methink and a trip to the doctor is perhaps imminent after the holidays. In the meantime large doses of vitamin C seem to be holding it at bay. I regret missing the opportunity to party with the Wolfcallers but I think it is for the best in the long run.

Last night I went to the Cashmere Cricket to watch my Dad and his band play there for what was reportedly the last time. I am very saddened by this news. I fell in love with the Cricket and with the Falls in general when my Dad started playing there. It was the perfect place to spend a friday night with friends and New Moon Express always blows me away. I was really looking forward to being able to sip on a drink there while listening to Dad sing after my 21rst. And with the new smoking ban the place was even more perfect in my eyes. But the management seems to have overlooked how much business they bring in on Fridays (the place was packed last night) and has decided that it is the corner that gets cut. Perhaps they will realize their mistake and bring them back... Until then life gets a little tighter financially at home.

I still haven't heard a peep from work and am seriously considering getting a waitressing job. It hurts my pride slightly to vear from my career path but I think I would make a kick arse waitress. I guess we shall see...

Huggles

Post C-Day

Well Christmas has come and gone. It was enjoyable all around. The family managed to get along all day save for a few minor tiffs. There was only mild complaining about the lack of gifts but most of the kids have grown up enough to realize that the parents can't afford huge binges of loot these days. And my hand sewn presents went over very well. The girls loved their oriental brocade bags and seem convinced that they are good enough to market. Turns out my brother's surcoat wouldn't fit over his head (that's what I get for measuring it at 3 in the morning) but 10 minutes of sewing while the pies I made cooled fixed that! Mom and I spent some quality time and even watched a movie together, I am really trying to mend our relationship...

I was supposed to visit a cousin who was visiting from out of town today but my sinus infection has redoubled its efforts to make me miserable so I slept instead. My circadian rythym is so off kilter right now, it is going to be a pain to try to get back on a normal schedule again. I just wish work would call and tell me I have hours again. Aside from being bored and feeling worthless, I need the cash. I didn't get the leather I wanted for Christmas so if I ever want to become a squire I will have to use my own funds to acquire armor making supplies.

Well I am off to enjoy my hopefully soon-to-be limited supply of free time by reading a book that a good friend of mine leant me.

Huggles and I hope your holidays are progressing nicely. Many happy returns of the season in the new year!