Holy Shit, It’s Christmas!
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Loading ...Sooooo, it’s Christmas, and what in the hell is going on in Tom’s world?
For the first time in 6 years(had to stop and think), Iowa will be getting a white Christmas. That is, of course, unless someone decides to move Florida type weather on us for the remainder of the wait till then. I can’t believe it, I’m actually HAPPY about that fact! One of the reasons (one, mind you) that I came to IA was the great winters. My first winter (Christmas ‘99 to March(ish) 2k) was beautiful, cold, and it was just right for me. Since? We’ve gotten jack shit for snow! Seriously, someone’s been screwing around with the weather up there. Well, this year, it’ll be nice and white for Christmas!!! Yay, Iowa!!!!
On the family front:
It looks like April is the time of year for reunions this year, and now that I know this (4 months in advance, thank you soooooo much), I’ll be there! I’ll start setting them pennies (heh) aside now to get over there and spend a week or so in Washington, can’t wait!!!
On the business front:
Hey, things aren’t just good, they’re great! 3 years in the biz is quite a landmark, given the fact that most ‘net biz types don’t last but 6-12 months. My next feat? $5k/month (and I’m getting there slowly).
It’s really nice knowing that you can take something you love and turn it into cash. From day 1 of computer land for me (as a 8-9 year old), I knew exactly what I wanted to do, and that was run a computer business. Now that I’m actually doing that and enjoying it, well, it just feels good damnit!
The next few days will be a bit hard, hell, the past week has been, as this is usually when family gets together and does crazy shit. Since I’m here, and my family’s a 2 day drive away (if I chose to be stupid enough to drive there), I am here, by myself. No worries, I’m used to it, and I’m not fucking, whining or complaining. Friends and I will get together Christmas night (or Christmas eve day, not sure), and I’ll pass out that which I got for them (tho Tony’s gonna have to choose which of two presents he wants (both he’ll like) mysteriously;)).
Christmas day is starting to be a tradition @ Mike’s grandparent’s house. They’ve become my adopted grandparents and they’ve done quite a bit for me. Kind of keeps the blues away, but that bottle of Captain is still sitting in my fridge, and there’s been at least one in there the past month or so.
New years will probably find us all @ my place watching one of the dvds got for Mike, Tony, Jonah , or myself, as this year is a decent year for dvds (a gift that really does get used quite often, and is probably a smart gift). Of course if anyone else has ideas, I’m all for it. Alcohol simply must be involved, as it wouldn’t be New Years without alcohol, however!!!
New Years Resolutions:
This is going to be the first year I do this, so I’ll probably screw up somewhere and not do at least one thing;)
–Wrestling (for Mike)
No more listening to bastards like Christ Masters!
–Family Reunion - i gotta go to this one, guys, it’s been 2 years this coming year since I’ve seen everyone.
– Business Licensing - I’m legal as is now, using my SS#, but incorporation of some type would probably be a decently logical next step 
– Home Ownership - Another logical next step. I’ve been doing a bit of pricing of homes and loans out here and they’re about $50-$100 less than what I pay now for rent, so that’s definitely something to pursue. Not sure about the down payment as of now, but it will definitely be a good thing.
– Weight
Ehh, I need to lose a few pounds, I know it, damnit. It’s not because I “eat” a lot, but because I don’t move around a lot, and don’t do a lot of “physical” activity. Hell, I sit behind a desk 10-16 hours a day, that’s not really thrilling
– New PC / Laptop
Not sure which road I want to go down here yet, but I need to update this desktop. The desktop isn’t old (about a year), but it’s starting to show signs of almost 24/7 on and use.
As usual, I ended up getting myself “christmas presents”. Why? Because I couldn’t shop for everyone else without shopping for me. It’s a Tom tradition, damnit ;). My gifts? A desk (finally a desk that fits me! and the only dvds out so far for the Foamy collection. 2 years worth of rants and all that, hillarious stuff!
2005, in retrospect was a good year. I got to see BLS, I got a mini vacation (5 days), I got the biz above 3 years, and Serenity came out Talk about one sweet assed movie there!
Of course, 2005 also meant the end of the BuffyVerse for good, as the clueless idiots @ the WB decided to let Angel go for good (after 5 years, and despite millions of fan’s protests). Oh well, shit happens, we move on right. At least Whedon had the time to do Serenity which still kicks ass!
2006 is looking to be a decent year to start, though I’m not going to say too much yet, so I don’t spoil it. It’s going to be a hell of a year though, if everything works out.
Anyways, I’m tired, it’s bedtime, and all that crap. Hopefully I’ll have the time to update before 01/01 but if I don’t, I’ll see ya’ll in the new year!!!
-=T=-
