michelle planned a little night-out in honor of christmas, so tonight the six of us girls got dressed up and had dinner on south street. it was a great night, especially because these girls are really becoming my friends, as opposed to just the people that i go to school with. it's an imperceptible transition, and yet i know it has just recently happened, and that it makes all the difference. so tonight i brought my camera to the restaurant, and i took pictures that i am excited to get back and put in frames. pictures of FRIENDS. i'm back home now, watching the eagles kick some ass and getting ready to learn about some cystic fibrosis before i slide my feet under the covers. i feel peaceful. God has really been good to me this year.