Lucky for me, I've managed to do only one really stupid thing this weekend (*knock on wood* It's still early in the day ... I shouldn't speak so soon): I put a bright red shirt in with some white sheets and white socks and a white t-shirt. Now I have a bright red shirt and some pink sheets, pink socks, and a pink t-shirt. Believe it or not, I've never done this before. I guess it's something you have to get out of your system while you're still in your twenties.

I had a lovely birthday party last night, the highlight of which was getting The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension DVD. Mom made baked chicken and mashed potatoes for dinner, Dad bought a cake with chocolate frosting, Grandma was able to make it, as were both of my brothers, as well as the family friends we always spend family holidays with.

I'm now dealing with the harsh realities of moving to a more expensive apartment and the need to switch back into saving mode, a mode I got out of when my pay was reduced back in June. Balancing the checkbook is good for that.