The longest year

If you're out with friends past midnight, then the new day does not actually start until you've gone to bed and woken up. This sleep/unconsciousness doesn't have to be full or restful, but until you get it the day hasn't ended.

With that in mind, I was able to tack on an extra 30 hours to 2008. Wednesday morning I woke up at 10am and did not go to sleep until 6am Friday morning. Then I slept for 4 hours and began my day. I call it the 44 and 4 plan. Stay up 44 hours and sleep 4.

Highlights:
I saw Jenny and made friends at her party.
I caught up with Tessa about the last 5/12 ths of 2008.
I gave and received some very nice back rubs (Thanks Kate and Allie)
I played Burnout Domination for 5 hours in front of a cheering audience.
I learned how to play catch with a deck of cards.
I played LOTS of Catch Phrase.

Jaccob: "You're the ____!"
Me: "The unbearable lightness of being?!"

I invented the Pancake Ball.
I hung out with Ethan, who needs to hang out with the FedEx Crew more often.


Bottom line, I had a whole lot of fun. I can't think of a better way to ring in the new year than to have 2008 go out in that fashion.