Same Old Same Old

Welcome to 2005 ladies and gentlemen...

There's no rhyme or reason to the things I'm going to say, so let's just get in to it.

Got the Roley on My Arm and I'm Pourin' Chandon
First, I hope the way that I spent the first moments of 2005 are no indication of what the year is going to be like. After innocent fun and games (Outburst Remix) with the high school gang, I proceeded to tag along with Jonathan to two different parties with dubious attendees - namely coke-snorting friends of the ex. The main party was at the midtown penthouse office of a friend of a friend of Jonathan's - complete with stage, microphone, a scheduled balloon drop and drunken pinata whacking. However, it was so foggy, you couldn't even see any of the buildings downtown, so there were no fireworks this year. Sounds like a bad omen to me...

Lions and Tigers and Bears (okay, I skipped the Bears)
The afternoon of January 1st, I went to the zoo with my parents and my grandma. I think I was in the single digits the last time I visited the zoo, but I have to say... it hasn't changed much. The only thing that has changed is the ticket price - from free to $7. For that price, I think they should at least invest in some signs that say "no animals in this cage, so stop trying to find them in the fake foliage, moron." Poor animals... they're in prison, but they don't get gym equipment or cable TV like convicts do. My trip to the zoo did trigger the following question to pop into my head...

Can vegetarians eat jellyfish? They have no brains and no hearts - they're just floating reactions. Seems like a qualifier to me... mmm... I like jellyfish.

Warm and Fuzzy
Finally, I would just like to say that I had a lovely time with everyone over the holidays... whether you were just visiting or you are lucky enough to be stuck in H-town with me. Special shout-outs go to people who were nice enough to ring me up... and those who were slaving away at work while I depleted my vacation days. I love you all... and if anyone tries to hurt you guys, I am always ready and willing to beat the crap out of them for you (don't underestimate me... I may look small... but I'm scrappy, and I usually carry plenty of blunt objects that can do some damage). Keep that in mind.

Hope 2005 brings you good things!