Updates on happenings!

I am currently typing this from my new computer! It's oh-so-fabulous. I am very happy. I am also very happy because... excuse me for bragging...but not really... I am booked for HAWAII! I will be going January 19-28. I am constantly told that the flight is very long, but I don't think I mind because I have tons of books I want to read and music I want to listen to. And, it will be interesting to see all the freaks (kidding! well, half kidding) in the Atlanta and Los Angeles airports.
My cousin Michelle was here for a few days. It was nice, we pretty much laid around, got pampered, went shopping, and ate good food. On the shitty side, the weather has been cold. This whole time. Well, actually it finally was in the high 70's today, but really windy.
I'm on to my next book, "The Wild Things" by Dave Eggers. It's alright so far. Not something I would usually pick, but I felt that I might as well try it. I'm also starting "Killing Yourself To Live" by Chuck Klosterman, who is also the author of "Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs," which I have heard wasn't bad and I have yet to read one day.
My cousin Alex and his wife Ella are in town at the moment. They are staying at my aunt and uncle's condo. It's a bit of a walk to the beach from their condo... and the beach is kind of weird because it's really narrow. Our condo is actually on the beach, and it's more private and there's a lot of room. But regardless, it has been really nice hanging out with them. Hah, I almost wrote "gout." That would have been entertaining to read. They've been very interested in what's going on with me, and for the first time I feel really confident in my future endeavors. I mean, I'll be going to Villanova University for nursing school! That's pretty ASUM (awesome).
It's also been nice being with Babulya, my grandma. Last year, Michelle, Nikki, Amy, and myself got together and bought her a gym membership at the JCC. It was the best thing we could have done for her. It has made her stronger, more confident, and has boosted her energy and health. We workout together all the time at our gym at the condo, and cook healthy and tasty meals together. She is very receptive to fitness suggestions I give her, and I can tell she really enjoys exercising. At the same time, it can be difficult when we both are stubborn with the ways we like things done, organized, etc. Oh yeah, one last thing, I feel like I am in contact with my immediate family more than I ever have been! Phone calls like woah.
Laaaaastly... Mom and my aunt Laurachka are coming tomorrow. I can't wait to see my Mom. I've missed her a lot and I really want her to be able to relax. I'm not sure how much that is going to happen since they have to work this week (and I'll be out of town so I won't be able to be with her this week). The real exciting thing is that Mom will be staying an extra few days after I come back from Hawaii so we'll be able to enjoy each other's company. =) The last time we were able to spend time with each other was when we drove from Michigan to Florida to be here to get the condo set up and leave the car down here. It was so much fun. Man, I wouldn't mind going on a road trip with her again. She's like a driving machine, and I'm the dj.
Anyway, wish me a safe flight to Hawaii!!!