Well hello 2003! Nice to meet you and all. 2002 went in style. Had dinner and drinks at Rafi and Nuria's house, took some pictures, and we were joined by Jamar and Pipo and their girlfriends. It was a nice dinner and I had some righteous Cuba Libres with Lemon rum. Yummy. I called Liza my friend in NYC whom I'm about to visit soon. We greeted each other nicely and we exchanged pleasantries, kind words, and a lot of drunken sweet nothings. Can't wait to see her. I also called my Ma and my Da. I missed them and wished them well. By the time we made it to the Peacock Room for Rafi's DJ set, it was midnight. We hugged and kissed each other, wishing everyone the best for this year. Rhett J was finishing his DJ set and it was Sarah's turn. Sarah's a local DJ who plays a lot of electroclash and minimal techno. Nice pumping rhythm and good tunes. Then she ended her set with Prince's "Little Red Corvette" and Janet Jackson's "Control". Nevermind that I had half a bottle of Lemon flavored rum in my system, I had to laugh at that one.

Then Rafi was on the dex and his set went pretty well. I wasn't in the mood for drinking anymore liquor so I was dancing and drinking bottled water. Had a good blast dancing and taking pictures with my friends. Eventually I crashed at Rafi and Nuria's. Slept like a baby. Eventually woke up and turned the TV on to the soothing and calming sounds of Jerry Springer. WOOOOOOOOOO! Eventually we all woke up, had breakfast and R et N drove me home. Finished doing my laundry and here we are.

What are my goals for this year? Ok find a steady job. Good pay. Keep working on my words and music. Publish something. Have someone at my side. Simple, realistic (I think) and attainable (ha!), but I have to do it. Because I want to feel fulfilled and useful again. Ok enough ranting. Life has to be lived.

All the best for you and yours,

Jose