to the wonderful world of xanga,

     just an update -- christmas day was saved at the last minute.  we were able to fix what was wrong with the water (technical stuff that i know nothing about) and we were able to stay put and have a very nice evening.  before our regular gift-giving, we have a tradition of a white-elephant gift and i received a 24-pack of...charmin!  it was quite an amusing night.  and, thankfully, there were no fights or tensions of any kind.

     as for other "projects" and endeavors, it's been a slow re-start, but a start nonetheless.  there's not much to tell right now, but things are starting to move along.  i've been practicing with several songs and have even been given a key to our church so that i can practice with the sound equipment and instruments there.  i love going there in the dark when there is no one else there.  just me and God.  it is nestled in a low valley, so the noise of the city can't reach it and i just pour my heart out through song.  it's an incredible feeling -- everyone should have such a place where they can retreat from the day-to-day and fall into loving arms.  there is a freedom there that can only be celebrated.  as for the writing, i've decided to do things one at a time, for now, in order to be able to focus entirely on what is right in front of me.