I finally got paid for my work at Arby's! Horray. Haha. The check was actually pretty small. $369.16, or something. Though the first week I worked only three days or so. I've probably already made more than that this pay period. But that doesn't matter, I was still given money, and that is all I really care about. I went x-mas shopping for a few people on the same day I cashed my check. I ended up buying myself $40.00 worth of books... haha. That always happens when I walk into the book store. I bought C.S. Lewis' Space Trilogy: Out of the Silent Planet, Prelandra, and That Hideous Strength. The books are beautiful, the cover art and design is eye popping. The books themselves (so far) are also full of beautiful writing. C.S. Lewis is an astounding author, I've never read a science fiction book that has been so full of character and philosophical insight. And I'm not even finished reading them.

I didn't only buy myself things, though. I bought my dad some shirts and a tie, typical, yeah, but he'll like them. I bought my mom some books that I let her pick out since she was with me and all. My sister got a J.R. Tolkien book that was full of Santa letters that he created. It's a weird book, but very interesting and with very good art. I think I'll buy her something else, too. I haven't gotten anyone else presents yet this year, though... I'm working on that.

Surprisingly, this winter/holiday season, I am not all that depressed. Not any more depressed than usual, anyway. I think it has something to do with the good friends I have and not being in school. Though if I didn't have a job I would probably just be sitting around at home all day, bored to tears, and badly depressed. Things are going pretty well this season. Turning 18 is going to be weird. Actually, it probably won't be. But being 18 gives me a lot more opportunity than did turning 17. I'll have more control over my life, I beleive. I will be unbound to (much) of the world.

listening to:
Interpol - Turn On The Bright Lights