Nearly the end of another year...

I can't believe it's already December 22nd. It still doesn't feel like it was that long ago that I graduated, and seeing friends come back from their first finished semester of grad school is really making me wonder where all the time has gone. I'm starting to think that it was maybe my 'realization' period. We're going to call it that, because now I'm finally starting to a) realize what my life will be post-college, and b) get pumped and start working on this new occupation.


We had our 5th annual cookie-baking party, with 2 friends from school coming back, the boyfriend, some bandmates, friends, etc. It was wonderful. And we made a gingerbread house! I think it was difficult to behave appropriately for my age, I have never made one before. Oh, it was glorious. And after despising the smell of molasses (...tomato soup or bacon is what I think of. I don't understand), and then realizing that I love the taste of it cooked, the molasses cookies are becoming a side dish to my breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Oh my.


The following day our Bloodhound puppy, Marley, arrived. He is an adorable bundle of squeaks and sharp teeth, and although he's a lot to handle he's going to be a great dog. Plus, when he gets mad, he sounds like a goose. So good.

Christmas in 3 days!!

What a Wonderful Year...

Hey guys, quick post:

First, we've got a show tomorrow at the Storer Auditorium at OCC. It's the Jim Reith Spectacular, and if you want tickets you can still call in... they're $15 (it all goes to a charity), and we go on at 7:50 on the dot.

And secondly, my sister put together this video all of last night/this morning. I have watched it... too many times today. It really makes me want to go on tour again, and relive every second of the time we spent overseas playing for the troops. We really met so many amazing people and did so many amazing things, it's really starting to wear on me being in Syracuse for so long. We need to start and get this record done.

If you want to destroy my sweater...

Last night we had our first show back in Fredonia since we graduated. We were immediately pumped because the lineup included Gonculator (and Colors In the Air, another well-respected Fred band). But unfortunately at the last minute Gonc couldn't make it because of a family emergency and we of course hope that everything is going alright and completely understand and respect their not making it.

It was a benefit for the Music Industry Club, which Kaleena and I were both really involved with, which gave one more reason why I was stoked to play. AND it was a Christmas sweater contest-themed show. Oh yes, there were many sweaters. Oh yes, we played Mariah Carey's 'All I Want for Christmas is You.' Yes, I had a shirt that lit up when I moved. And oh did I move.

Longitude came on last second and finished up the night. I had an amazing time and already can't wait to go back again soon. Seeing people show up to see us play that I've missed just makes me light up; the fact that they respect what I'm doing now and want to still see us after 4 years of shows in that place... it makes me realize I have so much to be thankful for, and so much support even when it seems like months drag on without any results. So, yay. December has sneaked up on me, but we have the Jim Reith Christmas Spectacular next week.

More Christmas.

More light-up shirts.

And here, is yet another wonderful video from my life these days: