can we cast our shadows alone in the dark?
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Monday, December 29, 2003 mmm.. Christmasy goodness So yeah, this will go down as one of the best Christmas seasons... ever. Not really part of the Christmas period, per se, but my dad finally brought down the old Saturn from the homestead in Jacksonville. It has 250,000 miles on it and it takes 2 quarts of oil a week (indeed, 7 days), it leaks really badly (the moonroof especially) and the inside smells like a wet dog, but hey, it’s a starter vehicle. Better than nothing, right? I had also been discussing for the past couple of weeks with the pops about getting a cell phone for emergency purposes. Sometimes I find myself stranded at school or PHCC without a ride (which is my fault, ‘cuz I got my permit far too late), and I have to use someone else’s phone or a payphone. All of which suck, and I was sick of, until Christmas Day. Yar, good ole’ dad came through and bought me a cell phone, and put me on his plan. Problem is, it’s merely for emergency purposes... Get this: yours truly gets 25 minutes per week, before 9 o’clock. !?!!! 25!?!? We were opening presents and the phone came. We started discussing the plan and he told me about the 25 minutes thing... I could hardly believe him. “You mean 25 minutes a day, right?” “Nope, a week.” “Which equals 100 minutes per month.” “You betcha.” Soooo... if I call you, it will have to be on the weekend or after 9 p.m., ‘cuz that’s when I have unlimited usage. For reference purposes, my cell number is (352) 425-1762. After Andrew opened his gifts and I got my cell phone, my mom brought out her “big gift” for herself. She had been talking about this thing for weeks now and I was completely clueless as to what it was. Moms was acting like it was a big deal, and I just figured it was some more tools for herself, or a new lathe or table saw. Turns out, she busts out a PLAYSTATION 2. My jaw dropped on the ground. See a couple years ago when the Xbox made its debut, I asked for it. Unfortunately, I didn’t get it, even though it was the only thing on my list. That was the bad Christmas from 2 years ago. Last year, I didn’t ask for it and got other things, which were put to good and persistent use during basketball season (shoes, a new jersey, etc.). This year, I decided I was mega bored lately (which I was.. I often found myself sleeping just for the lack of having anything else to do). So I put down the Xbox on my Christmas list... but then I changed it to PS2... then back to Xbox... etc. This cycle went on from the end of November to the middle of December, when I finally decided on the Xbox. Turns out, while I was still going with the PS2 as my choice, moms bought one. But then I switched to Xbox, and... SHE BOUGHT THAT TOO! How cool is that!? So after mom opened the “big gift,” the Xbox was next. It was an unmistakable box, so I knew what it was. But it doesn’t stop there, kids. I got the game that came with it: Tetris Worlds/Star Wars Clone Wars double disc, along with Grabbed by the Goulies, another game that came with the system. Also, moms bought Project Gotham Racing 2, Shenmue II, and... dunh dunh dunh... THE GRAND THEFT AUTO 3/VICE CITY DOUBLE-PACK. And yes, I am beyond addicted to both games. They rock off my face. Hardcore. Did I mention I’m not done quite yet? Yes indeed, it goes beyond even that. I started playing Tetris Worlds and Star Wars, because I was kinda scared to open the GTA double package (heh heh). After dad and the family that was here (my auntie and my uncle) left, while I was playing, moms comes in to check on me and see how I liked the Xbox. I was left in awe, pretty much. But then she says to me, “Go see what I got your brother.” And I was like “Uh oh...” So I get to Andrew’s room... AND THE BOY IS PLAYING A GAMECUBE. All in the same DAY... we received... an Xbox... a PS2... and a Gamecube... AND I got my cell phone. Commence DYING. My socks have officially been blown off. I love my mom. That is all. are you someone i used to know...? overthought at 2:34:44 AM by a hole in the world |
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