Arhghghghhg, puppets, I've fallen out of the blogosphere! But fear not, I am vowing to write often once more. It'll be a new years resolution! But yes, here's life for me so far:

Tomorrow at 9 AM I get to go to the dentist to have my gums scaled or what not, which involves needles of giddiness injected into my mouth flesh while doctors work fun equipment around my teeth while I smell their latex gloves covered in my blood under my nose. All the fun stuff. I should get dad to take pictures. It would be 50 times cooler if I could watch this happening to someone else, but nay, life does not work in such a manner. Did I mention I have to have another dental escapade the day after tomorrow as well? Not even I know what is going on!!

I am still on the waiting list for the Canon 5D Mark II. Actually, I'm on 2 waiting lists...one here in LA and another in Montana. Because the LA waiting list is over 200 people, and the Montana waiting list is about 20 people, so we'll see who gives me the call first. Did I mention I'm back in LA? Yep, killer joy like you've never seen.

I've registered for classes now, but since I'm starting in the intercession my brain and sanity can only handle so many classes. Therefore, I have opted for Italian and ballet, both of which I am eager to begin! AND one of the most awesome things about the school is that THE MOST awesome thrift store I have ever encountered in LA is just a block and a half away!! In fact, I went there today and bought 2 huge, poofy dresses, a large petticoat to go with them, and a lovely garden dress. You'll see them eventually!

Please allow me one paragraph to dedicate to things superficial...ugh, please don't make me start. It's not like tragedy has struck, but I've gained a teensy bit of weight upon my return thanks to the change in diet. I'm positive I will lose the weight once school begins, but for now I feel pretty crappy about it. I try to go on a hike everyday but it's been hard this past week to keep up thanks to the parade of doctors appointments I've had. Bad news: according to my doctor, a growth spurt is unlikely to happen. I swear, I would donate a 3rd of my liver if it meant I could gain another 6 inches in height! But I suppose 5'2" it is. For now. I also got my hair trimmed today for the first time in ages! I am never ever going to cut my hair, so I asked my hairdresser to trim the minimum healthy amount as possible. My hair is about 2 feet long, but losing and inch and a half is really noticeable for me! Hopefully I'll grow it back in no time.

Anyways, I hope to get more things to write about as life picks up again. I'm (hopefully) going to stay with my family in Rome for Christmas, so maybe I'll be able to feel lovely again as I always do when I return to the motherland.

Take care, puppets!
Diana

P.S. Funny story today, I was at my college asking about bus routes and this guy comes up to me, asks my nationality, and then gives me his address so I can send him a postcard from Italy! I wish I had gall like that.