Fixed Lamp, Aggravating News, & Vegas

So, the lamp from the last post has been replaced by a nice, unbroken, new one. Congrats to me.

My mother recently tried to contact my sister through a friend of hers. I don't like this at all and it's been making me wonder if I am next. Most who know me well understand why...though if you don't, feel free to go back and read this before you question why she's not in our life.

I am happily involved in the lives of my dad, his wife, and my half siblings now. I still teeter back and forth between two feelings about this:

1) Disappointment that I was raised by my mom and didn't get to be a part of my dad's and half siblings' lives until I was an adult...
2) Being aware and accepting of who I have become as a result of being raised by my mother...I'm someone who is pretty damn empathetic and resilient. I also notice I am a fierce peacemaker...maybe too much so at times.

So, let's keep with the off news why don't we? Oregon is still a tough transition for me. It's been a rollercoaster and I appreciate all of you who remain insanely 'there' for me whenever I need to talk, vent, all of it. My friends are amazing. So, just know that I realize that.

Alright, EXCITING news...I am heading to Vegas in mid April with about 16 friends for three nights and four days of fun. Vegas isn't exactly my 'perfect' destination due to the strip clubs, smoke, excessive drinking...BUT, I really NEED a vacation, we got all our nights and flight for 200 bucks, we're staying in a family resort full of cool stuff to do, and some of us are planning to head off the strip for a day out into the Red Rocks area to hike around and play. Not to mention, we'll have SUN everyday! It is going to be a blast.

Song of the moment...Chaiyya Chaiyya...it's from Inside Man and someobody finally stuck that version on Project Playlist. So, if you have my MySpace, go listen to it and promise not to make fun of me because, while culturally different to your ears...it's a badass song.

Night people.