Of parties and hot tubs in the chill December air

I went and picked up a new rental on Friday (a green Ford Focus) that I'll have for 2 weeks before I buy a car. Yay. In the evening, I headed across to Anh's place, and we went down to San Jose to a music concert; the symphony orchestra and the woodwind group-thingy were playing, good, if a little long. After that, we both went across to Marija and Helena's place for a party, which turned out to be really, really good. Lots of drink and fun and games. And dancing. And drinking games. Good times, good times.

Gave Colin and Anh a lift back, and picked up a Christmas tree at Anh's place for the Christmas Party the next day. Colin managed to throw up over the car. Fun.

Saturday was pretty cool; I had organised a big Christmas Party for the whole of aiesec Bay Area, where everyone was supposed to bring some food along to share with everyone else. I ran around in the morning picking up bits and bobs, then spent the afternoon cooking at Patricia's house (I made cheesy mashed potatoes and sausages wrapped in bacon. I rawk :] ), before setting up the party with Patricia, Anh and Kristy.

Once people started arriving (an hour late, as usual), the party kicked off pretty well. And there was karaoke, and music, and everything was great. Would have been better if more people had bought main courses instead of dessert though. Played chubby bunnies too, which was *highly* amusing :D (Oh, how I miss Westbrook)

We moved the party back to the hotel then, so the serious drinking could start. Execellent party, it really was. Even if I had to drive 2 people up to San Fransisco at 2am. Didn't mind it though, I love driving :D

Sunday was also excellent. Anna had stayed over, so Colin and Anna came around for some breakfast with me (all the other trainees were in Tahoe for the weekend), after which we decided to go and see AeonFlux. Sadly, it was disappointing. The action and concepts were good, but the acting was bad and the dialogue atrocious. Still, entertaining. Headed back to the hotel after that, and after mooching around for the rest of the afternoon, went out for sushi in the evening. Sushi goooood.

Then, as soon as we got back, we decided to go out into the hot tub. There really is nothing like swimming in a warm outdoor pool in December, with the water glowing and shimmering, chatting with friends, with great chillout music playing in the background. Was just so awesome. Friends++
Got out after about 30 minutes, whereupon we watched Deuce Bigalow:European Gigolo (amusing) and Lord of War (really rather serious).

And now it's today. And I'm really, really tired -_-
That was one kickass weekend.