My fave Jack Johnson Lyrics were actually heard on the radio today:

If you would only listen, you would realize what you're missin', your missin' me.

On a sad note, my love & prayers go out to Monica & her family. We will all miss Lady forever - she was a very, very special dog - , but only those who loved her best will feel the deepest pain. I'm so sorry you've got to be going through this right now. Life does have a tendency to suck sometimes...and sadly, now is one of those times.

BOSTON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Helen Fielding talks about "smug marrieds" in Bridget Jones's Diary, and I have to say that for the most part, the representation seems to ring true. Also, for we younger, and as yet unmarried folk, there are the "smug couples." These couples have been together for anywhere from two months to three years (or more...just not married and still pretty young, like under 25), and they are completely confident in their relationships, at least outwardly. You can't even say to them, well, if you get married...,because they'll just say, "No, when I marry Billy-Bob" (or whatever his name happens to be...). Also, they are so sure of themselves that they have forgotten (if they ever knew) what it's like to be unsure of something. I've never been in a relationship long enough to feel confident saying that we'll be getting together on the weekend, let alone planning a holiday getaway two months in advance. Still be together in two months? I can't say that! I'll jinx it! Let's try, still together in two days...then two weeks...and so on and so on. I don't mind the smug couples all that much, but I do mind being one of their projects. I have seriously been told, "I've been worrying about this, but I just don't know what to do with you." Do with me? Well, as much as it may seem otherwise, I've settled into my little boyfriend-less life until one comes along, and I'm not stressing it. While I appreciate the concern, and while I understand that it would be a lot easier to socialize with my couple friends if I was, myself, part of a couple, but don't fret. If it happens, it happens. Still...it irks me that the smug couples are just oh-so-cocky about the security of their relationships.

Uhm. Thanksgiving. Yeah. I loved having my mom, dad, grandma, uncle and soon-to-be aunt over for the loving family meal. The BEST part, seriously, was when I was, uhm, introducing the family to some ghetto music. The language was shocking, I'll admit, and I don't much like that myself, but the dancing was great!! I'm so glad that I'm comfortable enough with my family to just dance, without fear of anyone making fun of me!! So, all in all, Thanksgiving was great, and our house looks gorgeous with all the lights up!!