Ups And Downs

I just went out to run a 30 minute errand over lunch and my breaks started squealing, so I had to pull into a service station and drop $250 to get them replaced. I'm in a tough spot, financially, but I have some money coming my way. I'm going to (finally) get in and update this thing tomorrow morning. I have to run, however, because my GF is expecting me at her place for dinner.

New Years Day!

I'm wonderfully non-hungover today! My GF and I had six friends over for dinner--we split the cost of the food, which came to around $80. Well worth it. Bacon-wrapped scallions for an appetizer. Brazed pork tenderloin covered in a mushroom stuffing and then rolled in puff pastry for the main course, with green beans covered in a light sugary glaze, and a sweet potato risotto. Then pears boiled in wine, split open and injected with a cream cheese based filling for desert. A friend brought champagne, and a few of us went out dancing afterwards. We got tickets for free ahead of time, which was lucky because the door was charging around $15/person to get in. Lots of fun had, my ears are still ringing.

I'm writing the afternoon away, then sneaking into work to use the gym and get some finance related work done.

Happy New Year!