Josh Evnin

Hang Overs.
Waking up late.
The Rose Parade (complete w/beautiful California weather, always).
Football.
Naps.
Resolutions.
Fresh starts.
Bitter ends.
Reflections.
Happy (end of) Old Year.
Happy New Year.

My sis and her friends from camp are in the next room. I’ve been listening to them gossip and chat and sing and play all evening. They’re so cool. I remember when I would have friends over and would play all night long, but I think I remember it ending before senior year. The sis and her friends are able to catch up at the drop of a hat. That’s how it is with camp people.

There’s just something different about people you meet at summer camp. It’s so easy to reacquaint yourself, even after you haven’t seen them in a while. My oldest friends are from camp. It doesn’t really matter how long we go without talking, when we sit down to coffee or a drink, it’s like we’re back at the chapel, or in the dining hall, or in the cabin, just like old times. I miss my camp friends, I’ll make a better effort to contact them. That is my New Year’s resolution.

Got in to CA late last night after a crazy evening in the Indianapolis airport. I’m pretty lucky to have made it back, the process of getting on a flight out here was no fun…

Went to breakfast with my dad this morning, and I rolled the windows down. “It’s pretty cold out,” he said. “HAH!” I laughed. I just sat in the car and felt the sun on my face…it had been a while. I was so happy when I was outside today…it was HOT. I’ve never said that I couldn’t live in a cold weather climate…I’m doing fine in Indiana, but I sure do prefer the California climate I’ve grown up with. For me, it’s just not Christmas* unless the sun is shining and there’s no snow in sight. That’s unfathomable for some, I’m sure.

It feels so good to be home. 😀
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RacheltoWarhol

Originally uploaded by josh.ev9.

I just Photoshopped a pic of my cousin so that it looks like an Andy Warhol rendition. Pretty cool, ey? I think so…props go out to the flickr technique group.

My car is covered! (IMG_4031)

Originally uploaded by josh.ev9.

It snowed like crazy last night! It’s literally a winter wonderland. I’ve never been in snow like this. Last night there was not a drop of snow on the ground, and now, all of a sudden, there’s 6 or 7 inches! My feet sink in when I take a step. Pretty cool if you ask me, but it would probably be highly annoying if I had anything really important to do out of the house…

I’ve been researching digital music players recently…not sure if I actually need one, but storing all my music in a portable device would probably be nice. I’ve been wondering…what’s so cool about the iPod that makes it so much better than everything else on the market? I don’t know…but they sure do look cool. If anyone has an answer, please share.

My sis just got an iPod, i think I’ll play with hers when I’m home over break, then maybe I’ll get one for myself if I like it…

Turns out IBM is less wonderful than previously announced. The computer is going back again at the end of the week. I think they’re gonna give me a new hard drive.

I’m still sick. Went to the health center yesterday and saw a PA who said he lived in San Diego for years. We reminisced about the great weather and sights. Anyway, he gave me some medicine. I guess it helps the cough a little, but it also makes me tired and dizzy. I’m not sure which is worse.

I built a program yesterday just for fun. Actually, I’ve been doing that pretty regularly since learning PHP a few weeks ago. The program displays portions of a paper that I’m working on, and has checkboxes so I can mark off when I’m done with that section. I can also add comments and do some other stuff too. It’s pretty sweet. A few weeks ago I built a birthday tracker program that announces when it is somebody’s birthday. You’ll note this on the top of my blog, but not today (unless it’s somebody’s birthday today!). Add a comment if I haven’t already contacted you about your birthday (I already knew some birthdays, so don’t assume I forgot about you!).

Oooh, I’m feeling tired and dizzy, time for a nap methinks.

Just got my computer back in the mail. IBM replaced the system board, memory, and the battery latch, and also updated the BIOS and ran a virus scan. All this for free, all finished 3 full days before they estimated. IBM is wonderful, maybe I’ll buy some stock.

Just watched Breaking Away for the first time since coming to Bloomington. I recognize much more than when I saw it for the first time. It’s interesting to see Bloomington as a bright, sunny, springtime place, especially when I take into account the fact that it’s snowing outside. Spring should be great, minus the allergies. It does look like it will be beautiful here. Oh, and the Little 500 should be fun too.

Speaking of beautiful, I’ll be heading home to old California toward the end of this week. I’m really looking forward to some good Mexican food. There’s a lack of that cuisine here. When I was at school in San Diego my post-finals routine consisted of a prompt trip to Lolita’s or Roberto’s to get a burrito or two. I miss those…Mmm…California Burrito, Jumbo burrito, Carne Asada Fries…all so good. You should come try some with me.

Ok, I’ll keep it short and sweet. Watch for some pix to be up here soon.

Watch this…

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