Currently Reading Little New York Bastard: A Memoir By M. Dylan Raskin see related

Saturday, Joe, Davey, JBright, and I went to visit the Toledo kids.  Too many ridiculous and hilarious things happened and I am still tired.  So I will leave it at that.  Here's a horrible picture of everyone I could get to take a picture with me:

If you have been around me at all within the last few weeks, you are probably aware that 'Moneymaker' by Ludacris has been constantly playing in my head.  There is really no explanation for it.  But, I can't say I don't enjoy telling people to shake their respective moneymakers.  Justin looked up the lyrics, and frankly, I was shocked and appalled.  I will never think of swimming lessons the same way.  Thanks, Luda.

Joe and I had an appointment today to look at the apartments of our dreams.  They're beautiful and right on the lake.  Oh, and really expensive.  The woman who gave us the tour reminded me of Lucille Ball.  She was very zany.  At one point she said, "Heck, for all you know, I could be a terrorist."

Jordan got us tickets to go see Kathy Griffin on February 8th.  He is going to hate his life so much.  I can't wait.

Currently Listening Sing Song By The Little Ones see related

Today is Davey's birthday.  Friday is Jordan's birthday.  Next Friday is my dad's birthday.  Oh, the cakes there are to bake.

My grandfather starts chemo next week.  So give him a little shout out in your prayers, if you're into that sorta thing.

Davey, Joe, and I must move out of our current residences, for various reasons.  We found the cutest townhouses that we want to move into.  Hopefully it works out.  We'd be the best non-traditional family ever.  I'll be so poor, but so lovin' my life.

Yesterday my dad called to tell me he was thinking of how when I was little, if anyone asked me what my name was, I would quickly respond with "Amie Lee Grant Movie Star Gladiola!"  I was such a tool.

My xanga gets at least 15 hits a day from people who are searching for "Top Chef's Ilan Hall" and "gay."  Figures.

Currently Listening Snowed In By Hanson see related

I will call this entry "A Christmas Miracle."

Worst journal keeper ever.  I’ve been fairly busy, though, so gimme some cred.

I think I should try to write shorter entries and just do them more often.  We’ll see how that goes.

I got all my Christmas shopping done yesterday.  This Christmas is going to be weird.  I will be spending a lot of time with my parents’ respective new flames.  A lot can change in a year.

I’ve been working a lot.  Sort of.  I can’t wait until Christmas is over so I don’t have to deal with the hardcore super shopper moms anymore.  Or the creepy clueless guys who size me up and say things like, “What are you? Like a small?”  If I was a creepy guy I’d sooo pretend I had a wife and do things like that all year around.  At Victoria’s Secret.

That's all for now, I suppose.  Let's all take a moment out of our day and say a prayer that the Cavs stop sucking so badly.

Currently Watching Wrong Guy By Arnie Achtman, Boyd Banks, Johanna Black, Valerie Boyce, Alan Bridle, Dana Brooks, Martin Brown (IV), Richard Chevolleau, Jeff Clarke, Gina Clayton, Enrico Colantoni, Colm Feore, Joe Flaherty, Dave Foley, David Anthony Higgins, Dan Redican, Alan Scarfe, Jennifer Tilly, Kenneth Welsh see related

I am the worst journal keeper ever.  To the millions of you for whom my xanga is your livelihood, I apologize.  You can always tell when my real life is exciting or busy because my internet life comes to a screeching halt.  I haven’t done a ridiculous myspace survey in weeks, for pete’s sake.

Anyway, the last few weekends have been fun.  There was the Cedar Point trip for Benji’s birthday, during which I got to see most of my favorite Toledo friends.

There was also the super duper Halloween weekend at JBright’s.  I only got scared by one mask the whole weekend!

What else?  I have a new favorite reality show.  Bravo’s Top Chef.  Anything Bravo touches is television gold.  In my eyes, at least.  Oh, and of course, I got a new ‘celebrity’ crush from Top Chef.  Ilan Hall.  I am willing to bet he makes a mean lasagna.

Justin and JBright are home this weekend.  I wish I worked less so I could hang out more.  Tonight I think we are all going to see that Borat movie.  I’m almost positive I’m going to want to leave about five minutes into it.  I am one of the four people in the world who find Ali G to be terribly annoying.  Oh well.

On Monday, I am going to see Decibully.  And on Thursday, I am going to see Matt Pond PA.  Exciting, right?

Oh, and I met a boy.  Things are cute.

Currently Reading Ibid: A Life By Mark Dunn see related

So.  I’m 22 years old now.  How old does that sound?  Very old is the answer you are looking for.  My birthday weekend was really cute and fun, thanks to my really cute and fun friends.

I have a new love for flannel.  I plan to wear a flannel shirt every day for the rest of my waking life.  I call it ‘lumberjack chic.’

My dad is going to his best friend’s daughter’s wedding on Saturday.  She is two years younger than I am.  Which makes me feel sort of weirdly unaccomplished.

Today is my first day off since last Monday.  I like my job.  The only bad thing is the terrible music I have to endure.  I always drive home with some ridiculous nagging Ciara song in my head.

Now that I have a job, I feel like I have a free pass to charge anything and everything I want.  My credit card bill is shocking.  Shocking.

I took my mom to the airport today because she is going to Pennsylvania to be with my aunt on the anniversary of my grandmother’s death.  Sad.  Death is really weird.  I’m not a fan.

In happier news, tonight is the Michael Ian Black/Michael Showalter stand-up extravaganza.  I am soooo excited.  Plus, Justin is coming home for fall break today.

And tomorrow is the Tilly and the Wall show.

Ooooh AND I just won this sheep watch on ebay.  I don't have a thing for sheep or anything.  They're no sloths or baby wombats, but you cannot tell me this isn't loveable. 

Life is good.  I hope yours is, too.