What's new, pussycat?

1. I work part-time for my dad. Come check out the Receptor at the Muse booth at NAMM in Anaheim, CA January 17-20, 2008. 

2. I tutor in English and college essays at Build a few evenings a week. It keeps me sane. No one ever got depressed helping other people. It's true.

3. In theory, I am one of three captains of the Atherton team of Obama for America. This is exciting, and also frightening because I don't usually get involved in these things. The last time I got personally involved in an election I lost (damn you Florida!) and had to do a dip (chewing tobacco) and that is SICK. By the way, I say "in theory" because I missed the first meeting and we're not starting at the phone banking until after the holidays. So what did I do for Barack today? I mentioned him in my blog. 

4. I have been receiving visitors: Kristin, David, and soon Rasha and then Azalea (shout out!). It's been really nice, and reminds me I may one day emerge from my cave into my peer group again.

5. I'm going to Ecuador! Ticket confirmed today. Jan 22-Feb 6. I guess most people go to Ecuador to tour the Galapagos but that is not on the itinerary. What is? Villages, mountain scenery, some form of local brew, photography, blogography, classic Shakira perhaps.