Happy New Year

Tomorrow is New Year's Eve and like any other year it has caused me to reflect on the past year of my life. I don't know if I have ever really had what someone would call a "Bad Year." I mean, I have definitely had years that were harder than others but I can't say I've ever said, "Wow, last year just really sucked!" And for this I feel truly blessed. I can say that this past year with my health wasn't the best but I actually laugh when I think about all that shit. And I am finally done paying all the medical bills for it so I can only be humorous now...haha.

Totally off the subject of New Year's but I was watching the movie, "The Family Stone" today. I actually really adore this movie. It's just a goodhearted movie and I can't help but cry everytime I watch it. I started thinking about some of this issues in the movie. And I wouldn't necessarily say they are issues in the movie but I know they are issues in our society today. I started thinking about homosexual relationships and also interracial relationships. Both of these are present in this movie and what I loved about it is how the family dealt with both of them. Because it wasn't even like they were really "dealing" with them. The family accepted their son for who he was. When they looked at him they didn't see him as being or gay or being with a black man. They just saw him as being in love with the love of his life and being happy. It was something that I admired. And something that I would wish would take place if any of this occurred in my own family. I would hope that my family would be supportive of anyone that I brought home if they knew I was truly happy and that what I was doing wasn't hurting anyone, regardless of what they believed in. There's always all this talk about how there shouldn't be interracial couples or men shouldn't love men and women shouldn't love women. And I understand that for our grandparents that was just how they were brought up. And even for our parents that is how they were brought up. But for us today and for the children of today I just think these issues could and should be looked at differently. People start to use the bible for support and start throwing around God's name to explain their views. And I totally respect that but I think people are unclear as to what they are saying and why they are saying. So, maybe the bible doesn't say that man and man should be together. But the bible also doesn't say that people should get divorced and the divorce rate in this country is outrageous. It doesn't say that we should cheat and well we all know that happens on a consistent basis. People think that anybody of another race other than white shouldn't be here or are frowned upon. But if God or whoever didn't want them here, then why would they be here? The diversity that exist in the world today is what makes life so beautiful and makes this thing we call life a constant learning experience. We all deserve to love who we want to love. We all deserve to feel the love of someone else. And if that means it is someone of the same sex or another race then so be it. That's great. We are lucky! And I just wish that things could be different at times. There's so many other things that are more important going on in the world then the thought of a black woman and a white man dating. I don't know why I necessarily decided to go off on this issue but I just think people need to try not to be so close-minded these days. Why should you have to justify why you love somebody to someone else? What should matter is the fact that you love them and they love you. Everyone else should let you be.

Anyhoo, that was all totally random but just nonsense I thought I would share. Every year I learn more and more about the world and the people that live in it and that surround me everyday. It's a wonderful thing and I look forward to 2007!

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas to everyone!! I love you all!

The Weather

So, my dad and his girlfriend are not able to fly out here for Christmas due to the blizzard that happened in Colorado as I know you are all aware of and probably live in right now...haha! I'd be lying if I said I wasn't bummed and if I didn't dwell on it for a second. But surprisingly, I am actually doing okay. Because there's not awhole lot I can do in this situation. It is and was out of all of our control. And I am very thankful that they are coming out in like two weeks. It still makes me sad though. But I know that things could be so much worse. I have the next three days off and I shall take this time to just relax and cetch up on my sleep. Merry Christmas to everyone and I love you all!

2 Weddings and a..........

So, ever since I graduated from college I feel like there is always someone getting married. I found out this week that I will have two weddings to attend less than a month apart from each other. I am so very excited. They will be very quick trips but I am so looking forward to them! Congratulations to all of you! :) Oh, and Happy Holidays!

And Soon It Will Be Over

My brother left very early on Saturday morning. It was a typical week in the life of Blair and Trey. Lots of beer, laughter, and long chats. It was nice and I always hate when he leaves. But it is good when he leaves early in the morning because I am too tired for my eyes to even tear up...haha!! My dad and his girlfriend come in on Friday and I am so looking forward to it and very grateful that they will be here with me for another Christmas. Work has me crazy busy and I am exhausted from being there pretty much everyday. I really can't wait until the next two weeks are over. But I'm very grateful that I actually enjoy my job and so it makes it easier to deal with this time of year. I hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season!

yuck

I am getting a cold...

It always happens this time of year!

I shall write more later!

StAY WARM

Trader Vic's

Last night was "Girls Night Out" or "Boobs Night Out" as I like to put it..haha! We went to Trader Vic's in Beverly Hills and had a fantastic evening that cost us way too much money but so well worth it! A lot of laughter and it is just so refreshing to be in the presence of good people. And people you know really care about you and will be there for you no matter what. It rained a lot last night, which made me happy and it was so peaceful falling asleep to the sounds of the rain. I miss the rain and I miss the snow so very much. My brother comes into town tonight! I am so very excited as he will be here for a week. We will both be working but it will be nice to have him here! I miss my family and friends very much this time of year!

Always During The Holidays...

I get in my car yesterday after work and my key won't turn in the ignition. I do the normal stuff of fiddling with the steering wheel and so on. I decide to call AAA to come take a look at it because I didn't want to break my key in the ignition. An hour later the locksmith shows up and informs me that my ignition was basically worn down to nothing and my key was worn down and it had to be replaced. It ended up costing me $115. The good thing is that they could fix it on the spot. Also, at least it happened after work and not before work. But it was a 2 and a half hour ordeal that annoyed me. And of course dropping that much money, especially during the holidays, is never fun! Oh, and then the guy asked me where I was from and I said Colorado, And he was like, "Yeah, you don't seem like you are from California!"...
WTF?

Small World

I was at a restaurant the other night and was looking out the window when I noticed a familiar face walking up. It looked like one of my friends from high school and one of my teammates from basketball. I kind of just sat there and then walked out to go talk to her and it was totally her. I knew she lived out here, but you never think you are going to run into anyone because this place is so big. Not me though. I run into people everywhere around here. Mostly, in the South Bay, but occassionally up where I live. We exchanged numbers and I highly doubt we'll hang out as it's just one of those things, but it was good to see her and fun to know that she is out here as well!