Somehow I seem to have found friends

Don't ask me how, but it's true. Last night (Monday night for those of you who don't know that this is a Tuesday night post already) I went out to dinner with a group of friends. It was nice. Rather than feeling like the one that shouldn't be there- as so often happens when I go out with other people- I was engaged in conversation and felt comfortable with the other people. I didn't feel like the popular people's token uncool friend. I even had a moment while I was out when I looked around the table and thought "Wow, I think this might be the beginning of me having a social life..."

After dinner, Casidee- my newest friend thanks to SLAW- and I went to see that movie "August Rush". It was alright, a bit over dramatic and too neatly arranged for my liking, but not a bad movie all around. Robin William's roll was not his typical, and the little boy is too cute for words, though. I was just a bit disappointed in the ending. It felt... contrived. As if it was ended in that matter just to make an audience happy, rather than holding true to the story and art of the movie. And I hate that. I like happy endings as much as the next girl, but I would rather a sad ending that feels like it fits than a happy ending that feels pasted on. Still, it was fun to spend the whole night out with Cass.

And, this weekend I am driving out to Chicago to go to a birthday party and a concert, which should also be a lot of fun. I can't wait. Though, I do have to say that I am glad that I get a four day break between the two. I can still only deal with so much social interaction at once, and if I had gone out to dinner on say Wednesday night, I wouldn't have been able to manage a whole weekend of people afterwards. I know it. I'll let you all know how it works out for me with the break between. I should be fine, but who knows, right?

Ok, on to other things. I just spent the last few hours gathering together things for this years Christmas blogging fun! I can't tell you to much, because I don't want to spoil the surprise, but you're getting a full advent calendar this year! It will be complete with story, illustrations and little gifts! I've been wracking my brain for downloadable gifts for you, and let me tell you it hasn't been easy, but I think I have a few good ideas. I will also be doing the 12 days of Slashmas again this year, but that will be hosted on my fanfiction blog and on InsaneJournal. This blog is strictly fanfic free.

The fun will start on December 1st and be updated everyday until Christmas. That's a full 25 days of Joy! ^_^ Aren't you excited? I am!

In other news, I've started looking for the perfect Christmas cards, and I can't find them. So, I may be making everyone's cards this year. I promise, they will be nice! So, if you want a card from me, make sure you send your name and mailing address to sjcswank[at]gmail[dot]com! It's not too late to be added to the list! Though, it soon will be! Get me your info before December 15 to ensure delivery by Christmas!

Alright, I think that's about it for today. I'll be back tomorrow with thought on careers, education, and life- mine namely.

Until then, my friends,
~Swanky