December 25

Well, I actually did go to work, but only for about 3 hours!  Then Wichien, Togto, and I headed over to the homeless SLB Christmas party.  Had a really great time.  Played some cricket and bocci ball, and had a really big spread of food to choose from.  Granted it was over 100 degrees, but it was a good time.  Then Nick and I headed over to the Shannon's, friends of Nick's from Texas.  Kevin, Cynthia, and Collin, their son that I went to the Muse concert with, had a really awesome Christmas.  It's so wonderful is it to meet people that seem just like your family, when you're so far from home.  I'll be sending them a thank you card!  Came home and listened to Christmas music.  A good day by far.  :)