It's cold!

And it's only 11:00. They're actually predicting -50 windchill before the day is out, but I think this pretty much says it all. Needless to say I won't be going outside today. Hang on, the phone's ringing.....

Ok, check that about going outside. My mom just called and said, "I'll pick you up around 4:15." A moment's silence. "For what?" I said. "For Wednesday nite church." she said. Oh, right, that. Well at least it's not waiting for the bus, just a (very) quick walk to and from the car.

A Prairie Home Companion

This past Saturday, Dad and I took the bus over to St Paul and saw Garrison Keillor's radio show 'A Prairie Home Companion' live at the Fitzgerald theater. Even though our seats were in the last row of the second balcony, about as far from the stage as you can get without being outside, I had a fantastic time. I know I had an especially good time because my mind did not wander once during the two-hour show. This coming from a person who didn't hear half the questions at they're own baptism.

Afterwards, as we waited for the bus going home, I couldn't stop smiling. Ever since I really became aware of Keillor, I've wanted to see his show. Unfortunately the tickets aren't cheap even if you get them at the theater, and the price of ordering them through Ticketmaster is ridiculous. So even though the seats weren't the best, just getting to see the show made me happy. I only realized later how invested my emotions were in this experience because halfway home I felt exhausted, I was nodding off on the bus.

Dad said that he didn't really care if he saw it live, so next time (if there is one) he'll use the extra money to get a better seat and I can go by myself. Very cool. If you want to listen to APHC, click the link at right under 'My Links'.

After Christmas

Mom did indeed get Matthew a Wii system, lucky him. She also got me an X-box 360. Not only that but it came with two games, an extra controller, an 'X-box 360' cd case and messenger bag. I haven't used the bag yet because I'm afraid of being mugged for it, which is likely given some of the neighborhoods I have to bus through. Plus, she bought me Halo 3. Considering it costs upwards of $50, I figured there was no way she'd get it for me, let alone an actual X-box. I almost screamed.

So I guess you could say Matthew and I had an very cool Christmas. Dinner didn't turn out bad either.