Collected Thoughts

Today was the traditional Family Xmas Open House. It was a wee bit different this year but it was there. I keep bitching about my extended family and how closed minded they are. And I realize sometimes that I have to categorize them. And sometimes they surprise me. Either that or they are all just so damn surprised I'm doing something with my life.

Although I want to say to them "You know, it makes a huge difference being properly diagnosised and medicated." But I was telling everyone that I'm going to school in Jan. Which is like the week after next. God, I'm nervous. And going to study to be a legal secretary. And everyone is really supportive. And no one has the attitude that I'm not doing enough with my life or "don't you want to be a lawyer?" attitude.

Which I actualy did get on the other side of the family.

So that's cool.

The almost totally bizarre thing about the XMas Open House was I almost ended up reading the Christmas Story from Luke.

Usually my Grandmother has my Dad do it, but Dad was home sick. She wasn't sure if my uncle was going to do it. And I actually do have a male cousin but I was there helping her set up and she asked me if I would. Which surprised me becaue Grandma is of the age and mentality that it's the Male Head of the Household's honor to do that.

So I agreed. I mean, I wasn't going to say "No grandma because I'm pretty sure I don't believe that." Plus I was thrilled she asked. I felt like, yeah she sees me as an adult. You know?

But as it turned out things turned crazy so we didn't get a chance to. I was partly relieved and partly sad, it would have been neat. But oh well.

Now I just have to worry if I can get all the songs I want downloaded in time to make cds for xmas presents.