All those crazy Italians... you don't call them by name.

Well, kids, it has been too long, once again.

   I've been listening to pandora a lot recently.  Song writers amaze me.  There are so many songs out there-- good songs, real songs-- and still they keep coming, new music every day!  It's beautiful!

Soooo... lots has happened, I guess, and though I'm sure to leave out some events, I hope I remember all the high points.

   I went to Birmingham two weekends ago.  Well, I went to Cullman to spend the night with Jeff Thursday, then we traveled to Birmingham the next night for Lance's birthday.  Overall it was a lame birthday celebration, but it was great to see my friends and hang out at Loco's.  Jeff and I went to the club afterwards to see Mr. Christopher Anderson.  He gave me Mardi Gras beads!  It was great to see him.  We also ran into Little Brian!  Overall, a rather tame night at the Quest.  We got home Saturday and I went to babysit at the Tomlinsons; huzzah.

Umm... the Vagina Monologues are over!  I'm really glad I participated; there are some amazing people in the world, and I got to work with a handful of them.  Practices were spiced up with some fantastic finger foods from Susan and Katie, two of our cast members.  Susan also hosted the cast party in her loft above Metropolis Music on Court Street.  Needless to say, it was a steller events.  Thanks to all of you who came to see the show!  O'Brian, Jennifer, Sandy, Grace, Jonathan... amazing!  My parents and grandmothers came on Wednesday night-- whoa!  Yes, both my dear old grandmothers.  I actually think Grandmomma enjoyed it more than Grandma, which is amusing to me.  Anyway, my monologue was Hair, which is relatively tame, so maybe that helped them not go into shock.  Mom and Dad even seemed to enjoy it!  Graham also came to see the performance on Thursday.

   Pratik spent the night at my house that night, and we spent a lot of time together Friday, which was lovely.  I really enjoyed getting to talk and cuddle with him.  We straightened my hair, and it looked fabulous for all of two days before the torrential rains Sunday morning, but we'll get to that, won't we?  Tammy came over later in the afternoon and we painted some and watched Shortbus before they headed home to prepare for the poetry slam (at which they both read later!).  J.T. brought in Stacie Boschma, who was absolutely fabulous.  I wish she'd done a longer set, but she was still fun to watch.  Tammy and Pratik both read as well, plus a few other local talents.  We actually sat around talking for a while afterwards (me, Christian, Tammy, David, Pratik, O'Brian, Meaghan, Nick, and J.T.), which was so nice and calm and perfect.  Later I hung out at Megan's for a bit before heading home.  Oh, also, Jonathan was there, of course, as well as Louise, David, Edward, Sihya, Stephanie, and J.J.

The next afternoon Graham and I head to Tuscaloosa for Lindsey's 21st Smurfday Party!  It was amazing!  Beforehand we grilled; Stephanie came to play, and we had mozerella and spinach stuffed steak.  Yum?  You betcha.  We aslo grilled asparagus and squash.  Everyone wore blue, and they served blue punch and jello shots!  Faces I already knew: Andrew Harris, Alex Cornett, Worth Stewart, Stephanie Baily, Lydia Atkins, Chris Cook, Ryan Spain, Melissa King, Jeff Lollar, Emily Thornton, Austin Kendrick, Andrew W., Genivieve, Turket.  Oh heavens, I don't know why I embarked on this naming list, as I'm sure to forget someone!  I guess I just want to remember your beautiful blue faces forever, and to look back on the journal and smile at the mention of your names.  I also met some beautiful new people, like Marc, Yu, Winston, and Beth.  I think the only not so fun thing about the party was the lack of Meagan; alas, my poor sister was sick.  :(  Oh, that and throwing up on Lindsey's floor.  That wasn't fun either.

   The next morning we made waffles in Lindsey's new Cinderella waffle maker!  They were de-lish.  After the necessary post-party circle chat over breakfast, Graham and I headed home via Birmingham so we could stop in and check on Meagan and Moonie and Abby.  We picked up Jeff in Cullman.  I'm had pretty bad cramps the next day, but it wasn't a bad day overall.  I got to spend it with Jeff, which was nice, because I missed him while he was gone.  We spent yesterday running errands, watching Rules of Attraction, and eating.  It was... well, nice.  Hold on, now I'm having an Eternal Sunshine  moment.

Other little things... I've spent a lot of time at the Women's Center with Tammy and Pratik recently; we've had quite a few really late nights, which has been fun.  I've also spent several evenings at Megan and Spencer's, which has been great.  Umm, Tammy brought me a rose on Valentine's Day, as well some get well stuff, which made me feel very special (even though I was kinda out of it and sick that day).  I've hung out at my parents' a couple times; I enjoy them more than I ever thought possible.  They are amazing.  YOU are amazing, reader!  Hurray!