I'm really, really scared of what's going to happen with the economy over the next few years. I think we're heading towards a massive depression with crazy hyperinflation. And I don't think it's going to be pretty. Sigh.

London is really neat. I should have some good pictures when I get home.

Did another friend/community cut. If you don't see two posts from me, good luck to you.

Les Misbarack!

I cut people who don't post anymore, and communities I don't read anymore. If you can't see 2 posts in a row from me, then good luck.

Jon will be 35 in July, whilst I will be 29 in just 1.5 short weeks. *cry*

Between the two of us, we have a lot of crap that we've accumulated over the years. Better yet, between the two of us, we have > 2 of just about everything.

We're both starting to inventory what we have, so we can figure out whose stuff goes where. A lot of both of our stuff will go into storage, as, well, downsizing from 2 people in 1800 sq ft to 2 people in 900 sq ft will require it. (Unless we want to not be able to sit on the couch or open the front door, things I consider to be kinda important).

To tell you a bit about us, here's a bit of our inventory:

Wine openers - 5
Beer openers - 3
Computers - 3
Wine fridge - 1
Beer fridge - 1
Bottles of ibuprofen - 7 (!)
Coolers for picnics - 3
Video game systems - 3
Bowling balls - 1
Bowling shoes - 6
Games - 15(?)

There's obviously going to have to be a yard sale or something in the near future. Because OHMYGOD, we have a lot of crap.

If you click on the above picture, you'll get to all of my Costa Rica pictures.

I'll get around to posting a recap sometime. Right now, I've got a nasty flu.

GIANTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

NKOTB COMEBACK!!!!!!

http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20174022,00.html

It's been 2 years now. 2 years of laughter, 2 years of smiles, 2 years of Beavis and Butthead jokes, 2 years of tears, 2 years of ups and downs with epilepsy, 2 years that have been the happiest years of my life.

Somehow, in this man, I've found the love of my life. I've found a lover, best friend, confidante, healer, jokester, partner. He has taught me that I am worthy of being loved, of receiving love. In him, I've found my home. Being with him is like being home.

I love you, baby. Happy 2 years - I can't wait to see what the future holds for us.

( Cut for the sake of your friends list - the last 2 years in pictures..... )

Ever since my friend Gilana passed away due to a horrible complication from a fall, I've had an irrational fear of falling. I wear shoes with heavy tread, I'm very diligent in watching where I step. It's totally irrational, and I know this.

Last night, after my company's holiday dinner, Jon and I got back to his place around 11:30. The sidewalks were very, very icy, and after a couple of steps from my car, I knew I was in trouble. To get to Jon's I had to skate down a little hill to cross the street. And I panicked. I started crying and shaking in the middle of the sidewalk. I tried to go through the grass, but the curb was a sheet of ice and I couldn't put my foot on it without it sliding all over, and I would've had to step on ice on the street. I literally would've stood there all night had I been alone.

Jon came over and held me for a second. He kissed my forehead, looked right in my eyes and told me that he absolutely would not let me fall. And he kept his word. Helped me through the ice onto the street, which was clear past where the cars were parked. We walked down the street, hand in hand, back to his place, where we curled up on the couch and listened to Otis Redding.

It was a tiny gesture, but one I don't want to forget.

I'm down ten pounds and my pants are loose. I hit my ten pound goal about 6 days ahead of schedule - which is good because my next ten pound goal is much more aggressive than this one was. (I now have 5.5 weeks to hit the next ten pounds.) Wish me luck in getting to 20!

Thank you for firing Ron Zook. The Illini are now 4-1 and, quite frankly, the future's so bright, I gotta wear shades. :)

AMAZING game today. I was on my feet from start to finish. I love my Illini, and the atmosphere in Champaign was so electric. Cheering for a team I can be proud of is so awesome.

GO ILLINI!

This is my only public post for a bit. Most of my posts are friends-only.

I've noticed some people have friended me, for reasons I do not know, and have not left a comment or a reason as to why. If you aren't a friend of a friend, someone I know in real life, or someone I've interacted with significantly in a community, then I will not be friending you back. Please take me off your list. I'm not trying to be a bitch, but I'd like to only keep mutual friends on board. Thanks.