Even if you go non traditional, it's a clock.

Didn't you wonder what I did for New Year's Eve? You were avoiding asking weren't you because you knew I'd start crying again.

But I won't, I had a lovely time. We have a bit of a tradition with our friends John and Asa. You remember them? Each year we meet for a drink early in the evening on New Year's Eve. I like this tradition and guess what? I tried out the hugging thing and I restrained myself from the (((Tap Tap Tap)). I didn't talk about the lice (I think I didn't). Also, I only briefly shed tears about the fact that I am unemployable.

This compared to Thursday night, was like the best night of my life. On Thursday Sarah and Brian came over to play cards and I didn't hug anyone and I talked about lice for like, two straight hours, then I sobbed into a pitcher of bloody mary's like an asshole. I wasn't an asshole because I was crying but because I made a PITCHER of bloody mary's and drank them all myself because I was simply too busy crying and talking about lice to make individual cocktails for myself.

New Tagline: "I'm depressed! I don't have time for mixing!"

Back to John and Asa on New Year's Eve. (Did you know John has a website too? But he doesn't even talk about lice. Bor-ing. Unless you like music then it's a really cool site.)

Remember John's hair got married in June?

I told John over and over the traditional first anniversary gift is paper but he insisted he'd read somewhere it's a baby.

So yes, they're having a baby for their anniversary. I got a new kitchen island for my first anniversary, they're having a baby.

Here are some photos from New Year's Eve for you to "enjoy". (And yes I'm using the quotes "ironically")

Freshly Shorn: Here is Logan sans goatee. Of course, please note the hair is already growing back, just one hour after he shaved. He's that testosterone laden. Also, John combed and also CUT his hair.

Cheesiest Picture Ever: I hope this was done for effect only.

Always Festive: Here I am, actually drowning my sorrows. Or just crying.

Here we are not actually saying anything. I'm not showing you the one where John pretended to kiss me and I'm making the most stupid 3rd grade 'Ewww! OMG! Boys are so icky but also strangely interesting to me' face in the world.

And as 2004 came to a close, I realized: "Since going digital I am either around more drunk people* or just documenting it more."

*Asa wasn't drunk, but she confided in me that she's eating ALL SORTS OF RAW FISH because I guess all the pregnant people in Japan do and I told her, "You aren't in Japan anymore!" If she ever gets a blog I'll be sure to give you the address so you can all tell her how she's KILLING HER BABY WITH SUSHI! We all know how the Internet loves unsolicited advice. Not you guys though.

Unrelated: New connection is up and I love email! melissasummers @ wowway.com (no spaces there, Sport [Mother])

Related to the unrelated: Also if I haven't answered any of your email and you're like 'God she is such a bitch!' I don't know what your problem is because I'm always a bitch and I always forget to answer email, why are you all huffy now?

But while setting up my new mail server settings I typed in 'SMPT' instead of 'SMTP', but didn't realize it and couldn't for the life of me figure out why I couldn't send mail from my mail program.

I spent all day sending test messages to myself which read, "WHAT THE FUCK IS WRONG WITH THIS STUPID FUCKING PROGRAM!!!!!" When I finally realized my mistake and entered 'SMTP', I was suddenly flooded with angry mail....from myself.

Which in the scheme of things is probably the best kind of angry mail to get.

Comments

[MoMMY]

LOVE YOUR BLOG!

I'd say we have similar lives but you are much funnier. And oh so witty. It looks like my New Year's Eve. Fun festive and drinking heavily. I just went digital and found I take MANY more photos. And on the job front, did not get the job (or even an interview!!) I applied for... as a SECRETARY. I am officially a loser and have no life.

[Lizt]

Hi, my name is Liz and I'm a recovering lurkaholic and dork.

I love your blog!

Come visit my January 5th post and be a part of De-Lurking Day.

[momdotcom]

Has anyone ever mentioned that Logan is hot?? I'd like to pick the lice out of his hair. Seriously though. Lice suck. And you were right...as soon as you fall asleep you have nasty dreams of them marching through your home like teensy Roman soldiers raiding and raping the scalps of your family. My poor son is relegated to sitting in a certain spot on the couch. And don't go near your sister and don't come too close to me either. But I love you honey...(hug while doing the push away with one hand)

[Shelley]

My name is Shelley and I'm not lurking today. Hope the New Year brings you good things!

[Amanda]

Happy De-Lurking Day!

At least you got a kitchen island, all I got was a pen! And you can HAVE my job - it's got flexible hours, nice co-workers, fascinating clients and okay pay, but I've decided to quit and become a professional diaper changer/potty-trainer. The grass is always greener, eh?

[cursingmama]

Hopefully 2005 goes MUCH better than 2004!

[Abby]

For some reason I have the hugest crush on John. Every time you post pictures of him I get all warm and fuzzy on the inside. I still think he looks like Johnny Knoxville.

[Crystal]

Happy De-lurking Day!

[Christine]

I'm stopping by today to let you know how much I love your blog. You make me laugh and touch my life. Thank you! (But I hope you know I love ya, blog or not!)

If I were to actually meet you I'd give you a big, ackward hug, tapping optional. :)

[Julia]

About these Bloody Marys... were they the kick-ass Wasabi Marys you posted the recipe to back when I first fell in love with you?

Because they always make me cry too.

[Linda]

Another lurker coming out to say hello! I love your blog!

[Very Mom]

I was suddenly flooded with angry mail....from myself.

Bwhahahaha. And? So nobody will hire you, so what? You are KICKING MY ASS on the Bob awards. Put that on your resume, surely it's worth something?

Maybe I should stop voting for you and vote a few for myself.

[Viktor]

Happy De-mostly-lurking Day! And a happy New Year to all.

[jenn]

hey there. we've chatted via email before, back when i was jenn at webdemon.... :-) so, i thought i would stop by and say hello again. i've changed domains, and you're welcome to come visit me at my new home. happy new year...

[GG]

Hi everyone! I love this blog, too. It's fun knowing other people's lives are effed up, too! Best of luck to all,but especially our hero, in '05!

[Millie's mom]

You're so lucky that John Mayer is a close personal friend - YUM!

[jenB]

I don't have inappropriate dreams about him, but sister, your husband is hot AND marketable. :-)