today is the day after chinese new year. yesterday, i didn't leave the house at all. to keep from going crazy, i started drinking at 4 pm . . . i was in bed by 8:30p. thank god. i slept for almost 12 hours. needless to say, I'm very well rested today. yesterday was not a complete wash, though. i learned how to make carrot flowers. very proud. work is busy, which is great. my boss called me a dream come true . . . aww shucks. i'm going to see phil shane gyrate on wednesday. on sat., i get to see my old boss, jon and his wife deb -- they both really love me and austen (and we love them), then i'm going to see of montreal. lucky me. i'm very congested right now. i need drugs. mmmm.... bye.