things are looking up . . .

I feel much better this afternoon. My dad came through town and we all had dinner at a really good Thai restaraunt. The dog is on the dog bed, she appears to be trying to dig a hole in it, but she might just be trying to get the cat smell out (the cat has been laying on it all day.) School is very draining and sometimes seems more and more frustrating, but it's also rewarding. I love Todd, even though I might not get the christmas present I want.

Have I told you I have the world's loudest neighbors? I have the world's loudest neighbors. There are two little kids, and I think they throw bowling balls down the stairs. The good news is they keep *very* similar hours to us, it's almost eerie, so it works out ok. We mostly just wonder what in the world they're doing.

Christmas is just around the corner!! I can't wait to have two whole weeks off of school, and to come home to NC!