I'm running a lot of stress the past few days -- 75% the local bus system, 25% my job, but that number will change as the week goes on. Still, all my Christmas shopping is done, belated birthday presents were handed out, my silly sentimentalism confounds some and pleases others, and I've got a steady job. I don't have too much to complain about.

I did some shopping for myself, too; I got the new Spyro the Dragon game and Metroid Fusion. Both really good games. I'm particularly enjoying Metroid, simply because it takes everything that was good about Super Metroid and makes it better. Control in particular is very smooth. It's really a pleasure to play it.

Now to go finish making a character for D&D.