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So, I've been having another long weekend, since I took some vacation time to see mellacita, whom I am meeting for lunch tomorrow. Or, technically, today, as it's somehow past midnight already. She comes to Chicago every once in a while, and we've been planning to meet for a few years actually, but it hasn't worked out so far. We ALMOST met in Toronto back in 2007, before the Eastern Promises premiere - that is, we sort of said hi above other people's heads, lol. So we have SEEN each other, but never actually talked in person. Time to fix that.:D

Also, I am almost done with Christmas shopping, and I have cooked insane amounts of food for the rest of the week. As well as responded to all the posts/comments I had been meaning to respond to. Catching up on emails is in progress, and I've been checking out discounted PC's through my company account, since my workplace has a deal with HP. I am totally getting myself a brand new desktop for Christmas, with a nice big-ass monitor for enhanced movie-watching experience. My dad promised to contribute to the cost, so it shouldn't be too pocket-crushing. *crosses fingers for a good deal*

In other news, I have just completed Anat Baniel's introductory DVD program for Healthy Backs. And I have to say again: this woman is a genius. Seriously, anyone with back pain/stiffness/injuries etc., check out this website: http://www.anatbanielmethod.com. The DVD's are pricey, but it's worth every penny. I am totally ordering the Healthy Necks & Shoulders program at the holiday discount price. These exercises make you aware of each & every vertebrae of your spine and able to bend luxuriously (and painlessly) like a cat in all directions. Oh, and also you are very likely to sleep like a baby afterwards. With no medication whatsoever. So take heart, all you stiff-necked computer addicts/insomniacs out there - hope is in sight.:D

a quick newsflash and a movie-related rant

Had a lovely time with mellacita. I love that feeling of ease and familiarity with someone you've never actually talked to before.:) Only happens with online friends, though.;)

Then I decided to try and find the Italian restaurant where we are having our company holiday lunch this coming Thursday. I thought I knew the area, since I used to live nearby, and that spotting a restaurant close to a huge shopping mall should be easy. Hahaha. I probably wasted about two hours driving around in useless circles.:/ I found about 15 OTHER restaurants, thank you very much - just not this one. Finally I spotted a roadside sign that included the restaurant's name, among others - but I still don't know which particular building it's in, since there was no sign on the wall/above the door anywhere. So it's going to be fun trying to get there on time Thursday morning.:/ (There's a company meeting first, for which it's not acceptable to be late, and then the lunch.)

I feel drained now, even though I barely did anything today. Must be the weather. The below-freezing temperatures have hit, and that always depletes my energy levels. Plus, endless driving makes you sleepy. And just the thought of getting up early tomorrow and going back to work makes me want to curl up with my back to the universe, LOL.

In better news, I received a holiday card from dissonant_dream today. It's sparkly! ;) Thank you, dear. *hugs* Fresh snow is so beautiful to look at when you don't have to be outside driving in it.:P

Also, I feel like I should watch The Road again, but I just don't have the emotional fortitude to handle it. I mean, it's a beautiful film, and why on earth did I buy the DVD if I am not going to watch it - but... you know. ( I will just end up in a big teary mess. )