interesting Lacie left for Chile yesterday. After a bit of 'maneuvering', I managed to spend some extra time with her, as her flight got moved up two hours or so. Mike Kerr (or Issac Mizrahi ), Lacie, and I went to Rachel's house to grab her to head to China Palace, but Rachel was sick, so we ventured on without her. Sarah Papke met up with us later, and after the meal, we waved good bye to Lacie, and she got into the car with Mike and drove away. I won't see her in person again for another five months. Sarah and I went back to Rachel's after that to deliver her Christmas gifts. Sarah made me this bee-YOO-tiful turquoise and bronze necklace. I lurve it. Anyway, a little while later we headed home. I haven't cried yet about Lacie, and I'm waiting for the whole thing to hit me. I suppose it might not, considering I've been preparing for this since she brought up the possibility over a year ago. Things actually won't change overmuch, but I imagine things will be a bit more settled. I'm starting to hate work, and I'm definitely feeling like I'm not even needed there. I might quit soon. Although, she wouldn't even notice if I started not showing up altogether. Anyway, went to the little Sat@6 music team party tonight, which was fun. Cool people there. Not much else going on this weekend, other than church tomorrow. More later! -Al