well, i have listened to the Avett Brothers' album you sent me twice. at first i was a little indefferent, but as i listened to it more, i liked it more. you are right, the songs do really describe us in a lot of ways. i really enjoy it! thank you for yet another wonderful music find! i must say i am missing Tom Waits, i think i will listen to him next! well, i had a good time with the hos today. i am really going to miss them when i am gone! we are going to go out  for Mandy's bday to El Nopal.  that will be fun. i think Mandy's other friends are coming also, with their significant others. i like them, they are very fun!  so, Tonya finally told Nick about Cobb. She said he said it didn't bother him, but i told her it might do some good to reassure him he has nothing to worry about.  well, our Hotie is doing well. he is as cute as can be! geeze he is spoiled!  i have been thinking about Cobb and will contact him soon to see how he fares in Livermore. i was recently debating on what books to take with me to see you, and decided you had plenty for me with you, but that i needed to take my Jane Austen books, my tree book, and Stranger in a Stranger Land book. I really liked that book, but never finished it.  I have only 2 overstuffed duffel bags to bring with me, but that should be enough!  well, of course my hotie and my very large purse as well, but i will be carrying that around in the airport with me, not checking it in. i love you very much! i am excited to read your poems! i miss you so very much! well, i will talk to you soon so i will now take my leave. hehe!! love you extremely sexy bitch!