i've been so ridiculously busy, but it's just about come to an end.  should be a steady business (instead of 14 hours/day) until feb 4.

going back a while, christmas and my time back in CA was nice, except that i lost my voice and then got really sick on my birthday.  i did get spoiled by teresa and janet and richie when i was back in ca (thank you!) and my mom and brother planned a nice surprise for my birthday.  bear took me to a very nice french restaurant on the upper east side (l'absinthe - michelin stars!) and the chocolate cake was to die for.

this year, i feel old in body, sometimes in spirit.