12.1.2002 (02:05:00)

Yesterday I visited the Fogg art museum at Harvard for the first time. They have a magnificent collection, and a beautiful building. It started to snow when we left, and the campus was quite a sight. If you ever happen to find yourself wandering through Cambridge I highly suggest a tour.

I've been working on a new music project (one man band) and finally recorded a song. I'll finish it tomorrow and post it in the music section under current band title "You Wake Up. You Fall Asleep." Speaking of which, it is late. I'm off to bed.

12.4.2002 (22:16:00)

My stomach has been angry with me. I don't know why, but for the past couple days it has hurt - like physical pain and nausea. It's off and on so hopefully it's just a bug or something. I worked from home today because I didn't want to leave. When I'm not well, being part of society isn't enjoyable.

I'm going to start to learn Icelandic now. I've got this cool kit that with any luck will give me a nice grasp of the language. I've put the French kit on the shelf, because I'll be in Iceland before any French speaking area. The trip is planned for June 1. If all goes as planned it should be a beautiful adventure.

12.7.2002 (00:42:00)

I'm finally getting my fishtank ready! I've had the thing for years, but now it is time to introduce some life to it (Stephanie gave it to me some time ago!). It is very interesting, and actually quite fun to learn all the biology involved. Today I went to Pet Quarters in So. Portland to get the gravel and water testing kit (basically a mini-bio lab)! Monday I'll go get the fish. I'm so excited.

Dave from work came with me and at checkout I offered him a dollar if he'd eat a dog biscuit. He did. I gave him the dollar as he nearly vomitted. Damn funny.

Pete, whom I also work with, farts way too much. I'm a little concerned. Between the constant burping, farting, coughing and sneezing I'm convinced one day his body will go completely inside out. It's rather gross, although it does keep the programmer's area from being too quiet I guess.

12.16.2002 (22:53:00)

I'm an old man. Thursday I will be 26. These years pass so fast. Wow.

After a couple slight tragedies my aquarium finally is starting to come together. I have two Platys and two Zebra Danios and they are loving their new home. I did learn today that they don't like to be teased with the gravel vacuum though.

My Christmas cards have been trickling out. If you didn't or don't get one it is because I don't have your address or I don't like you that much. Most likely the former since you are at this site.

This is a busy week for me. So many things to do. Oh tortured me.

12.21.2002 (01:51:00)

I don't have to go back to work until Dec. 30. That's nice. I still have a lot to do for personal projects and social stuff though. One thing I never get to do is play games on my computer. The other day I bought a new version of DigDug and I just installed it. I love simple games, it's so cool! It's wierd to be on a computer doing something other than programming or trying to take over the world.

Tomorrow I'm going to watch It's A Wonderful Life with my dad. I owe him some quality time, and I'll be in West Virginia for Christmas so I feel bad. I don't have anything else fascinating to write so I'm going to play DigDug now.

12.24.2002 (02:25:00)

The annual Christmas Eve Eve party tradition has sort of dribbled to a sad ending this evening. In years past it was close friends, musical performances, gifts and good feelings. This year I found myself with a vehicle full of equipment parked in front of a place I'd never been before. We went in and were instantly depressed by the sight of people who's lives revolved around nothing. It was a damn crack house (well, pot house) and we really didn't want to be there (we being me, Lauren, Chris and Rosie). It's hard enough playing in front of normal people, but a cramped room full of stoners is just too much. I passed out some gifts, dropped Rosie of at her house and spent the evening with Lauren and Chris at Chris' parents' house. It was really great and I got to see his family for the first time in years. I've missed out on so many wonderful things this past decade or so.

I don't want my other friends to be upset that I left, it's just not my scene. For a moment I felt bad, like a snob or something. Then I realized that there is nothing wrong with having ambition and care for life. Now that I've gained that, I don't wish to move backwards.

My plane to West Virginia leaves later in the morning, so I should get to bed now. I'm going to spend Christmas with Jamie and her family. I'm pretty excited - I've never been to WV before. Plus I kinda miss Jamie (blah blah blah).

12.27.2002 (18:28:00)

I just flew back from West Virginia and boy are my arms tired.

It's quite beautiful there. I recommend a visit for anyone who loves a nice view. It didn't snow much at all there, but when I landed at the Portland Jetport (Portland, ME) I was greeted by a stack of over 20 inches of snow. Here is the view from my wisely chosen garage parking space at the airport, and also the street I live on.

I have a lot of work to do tonight before I leave for Boston tomorrow, and I need to plan something for New Years Eve too. Please send me any interesting suggestions!