I'd die here alone, only daughter.....I'd die here alone, like a lamb to slaughter

It's funny how something completely unrelated will finally motivate me to call up an old friend I've been trying to call for 2 weeks. Last night while pouting over something minor, I did just that. Of course, she wasn't home. But shortly after, she called back, and we chatted for almost an hour and a half. It was almost like hanging out with her on xmas day, our usual M.O. I had a fabulous time chatting and making jokes and catching up and gossiping and cracking on random people, including my brother. I told her about the bizarre disowning letter again, including his lame-ass letterhead that included "USA" in his address. Who does that? Then she told me about how she sent him a college graduation announcement a couple years ago, just as a way of dropping him a line. And he sent her a check for $25. Who is he, her dad? (Perhaps I should have provided the background that they dated years ago, which is how we became friends. Since the breakup years ago, we've become more alike, and my brother has joined a cult of his own. Or something. We're still stunned by his weird libertarian bullshit. We generally hang out when we're both home in Atlanta and need a break -- you may remember her from posts around xmas last year.....Anyway....)

( all in the fcking family )

My boss has syrofoam peanuts stuck to her shoe.

Today has been weird. My average day consists of approximately 15 minutes total spent with both attorneys. Not even all in a row. Today Moody Famous-Hot Attorney has been in a great mood, working on this fabulous little art project for a secret santa gift, involving a mini-photo book of everyone in the office. I think it's for Differently Paced Co-Worker, but I wish it was for me. Only because it's so cool. So anyway, MFHA has been cheery and chatty and engaging. And the Boss (she doesn't get a fancy name) came in latebecause she's sick (probably because of me, but shhh, don't tell), and has been a bit more talky -- I even shared with her my Alka-Seltzer homeopathic remedy. PLUS, the attorneys and I had an hour long legal department conference call, so I was closed off in a room with the two of them and a muted speakerphone. None of these experiences have been traumatic in and of themselves -- in fact, most all were very pleasant. But it's just....weird. Abnormal, I suppose. Now the Boss is wrapping and packing xmas gifts in her office and much commotion is coming from inside.

I decided to buy MFHA the Avalanches CD as her secret santa gift (I drew her name out of the bowl). Going a bit out on a limb, but something perhaps more bold than some vegan treats, which is probably what she reluctantly expects. Unfortunately, our holiday party/outing tomorrow includes a half-day of work. Damnit! So I must be here at 9 tomorrow. Oh well. They can't make me be alert....

There's a small chance I might get to see infamous ex in person, if I hurry home and she possibly gets delayed....or waylaid even. I'm very curious to see her. Not exactly sure why, though some reasons are obvious, I suppose.

The last hour is always the hardest.