I haven't updated for awhile, which apparently was not detrimental for my grade for "writing for the WWW," because it was a failed project for the class as a whole. Honestly, can you really blog on command?

It's not like my life have been so boring that I have nothing to write about. In fact, a bunch of fun things happened:

I went to Chicago for a job interview. It was a three day occasion for a job that I was really interested in, not only for the job but for the set-up of it (travel, housing, etc). However, apparently I liked it more than it liked me. It was okay though, because the stay in Chicago was fun. I slept in the living room (along with a guy from California) of a Chicago-native, who took me bar-hopping the last night I was there. We went to four bars, and I had some decent cranberry juice. I also witnessed random transactions like drug-dealings, prostitution, one-night stands, and horrid karaoke-singing; all of which I was not involve with. I almost got to see a bar-fight, but security was too quick, which was a bummer.

I also attended an international thanksgiving potluck. Fun times and good company, but near the end of the night, I did something I fear I would regret. I stupidly initiated a wrestling match, which I haven't done since middle school. Maybe it was because I was sleepy and wanted to wake up. Maybe I'm just subconsciously a violent person. Whatever the reason, it was dumb. And the saddest part, I lost. I think that was the most motifying part of it, because by nature, I am a very competitive person.

Christmas was good. I got some Jack stuff ("Nightmare before Christmas"), money (which went into my shoes fund-->red stilettos that I will probably never wear), DVDs, fragrace, gift cards, and a purse. I overspent this Christmas, the bulk of the expense was on myself, once again.

New Years was okay. I babysat, because all of my friends were out of town. Got fed Red Lobster, though and did count-down. Of course, since I am who I am, it was an alcohol-free occasion.

Here is a short list of my New Years Resolution (not in any particular order):

• Make and maintain my professional and personal websites
• Lose 20lb-30lbs (sounds like a lot right? but it's kinda for a profiting, ongoing bet)
• Read 100pgs for fun every week
• Exercise 1hour per day
• Buy snacks only twice per month
• Drink pop only twice per week
• Eat out only thrice per month
• Study 2hours per school night and at least 5 hours during non-holiday weekends
• Blog at least twice a month
• Find job for semester before February
• Career search with 3 results per week
• Spend under $400 per month

In an attempt to stick w/ my resolutions, I am in the process of micromanaging my life. I also have an annual budget prepared that is broken down into monthly spending. So far, I am not achieving all my goals, but I am working at it. Hopefully, I can stick with my routine.