I actually got back from the bay area a few days ago, but haven't gotten around to writing anything here until now.
Spent way too much time with the family. I think, for the most part, it was OK, but there are certain situations that tend to make the whole experience unhealthy for me.
Anyway, I got a decent amount of loot (:p), including a new printer, new keyboard, new mouse, and some movies/CDs. This made me happy, in a superficial sort of way. ;P
The family actually followed me back down to SLO for a couple days -- they finally left yesterday afternoon, and a couple hours later, I was on my way to
The one game I actually participated in was a scavenger hunt, where we had to drive around to different people's houses or places in SLO to collect things. That was fun, because there was a time limit, and it allowed me to drive like a maniac on my Jeep's new tires. :D
After the party,
Got up today and it was pouring. :D This made me a very happy Des. Spent most of the day with
Oh yeah ... forgot to mention, someone I'd never met before in #amarok on FreeNode decided he/she wanted to roleplay with me. That was rather interesting, although we had to cut it short to leave for
Anyway, now I'm back home (have been for a couple hours, in fac), and breathing. Finally got my new printer setup, and will probably try to wander off to bed here shortly.
I really don't want to go to work on Tuesday (or start school on Wednesday). :p
-- Des