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Things I saw and experienced this week:

- As I was waiting to kick it with Maria in her office at the SLC, I decided to wait at a table with a student that was getting a quick snooze in before being off to the next final. Eventually she woke up and was apologetic for snoozin and having her stuff all over the place, but it was no worries, as I could totally understand. She was telling me how she was so looking forward to the semester ending, and I told her I could relate. "What year are you?" she asked me. I was flattered, especially as the years are beginning to creep by more and more.. 26 in January, man oh man! I said that I had already graduated, but I knew the feeling. I could kinda feel that for her, as well as myself, talking to someone was good at that time, even if you don't know them. Just the fact that you are genuine interested means so much. Good luck to you Mylene in all of your endeavors, and thanks for sharing the table.

- I saw a hit and run accident on Thursday. Man, some folks must not really care anymore. A woman hit a pedestrian and without even bothering to see if he was alive, let alone ok, she peeled of. So sickening. Some people, I tell you. I hope that the gentleman is ok.. especially around the holidays. How sad.

- Santa was in Starbucks. Dude, I was good all year, where's my Christmas coffee?!?! I kid you not... he was posted up in the full gear... boots, beard, red suit and all. Only thing is that he traded in Rudolph and the rest for a hot little drop top silver Nissan Z. Holllaa! Santa is a playa! Ohh, does Mrs. Claus know? I better keep that on the down low then... unless I get what I want for Christmas! Ahhhh, sweet blackmail, gotta love it... muhahahaha. ;)

- Speaking of which, TK, you are off the hook! Thanks for making me smile... I got bootleg copies of him getting buckwild in the cafe if ya wanna see. I got the hook up, holler if ya hear me! Just teasin' boi, I gots nuthin but maddd luv for u. :)

- In Starbucks this morning (I know, I'm a fiend), and saw a father and his young daughter with another gentleman in line ahead of me. They must have just come from church, or were at least heading that direction. They looked so happy and like they generally cared for one another. They just seemed to be balanced and happy. I just got this feeling of how it was for me, when I would go to church with my grandma and sister. That closeness. I miss that a whole lot.

- A good cry and good laugh cleanses the soul. Thanks Ingrid for sharing both with me today. Thanks for the love Sahru, Norma, Mylene, Catie, Lisa, and Erly... hugs work wonders! :)