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So I know what you're thinking: this "Ambra chick" went off and abandoned her weblog for good. And it's not like I didn't consider it once or twice during the time I was gone. I'd liken it to a parenting situation when you send your kiddies off to Grandma's for the weekend and after 24 hours, you realize that life without children isn't all that bad.

I think I hit a bad case of the single life. Life without a weblog, oh the things I could do!

Catch up on the last 15 episodes of "Punk'd", that's what. Incidentally, both my grandmother and mother are now hooked on the show.

Eat lots of fatty food and gain a few pounds, that's what.

Subject myself to mediocre renditions of "Joy to the World" sung by a mass choir of four people, that's what.

Grunt my way through extended family discussions on the "lack of critical thinking skills" in every American that voted for Bush, that's what.

What started out as the mere "weekend off" turned into a nearly 2-week long hiatus wherein I got some much needed practice in holding my waggly tongue. And yet, I made it through my singlehood realizing that life is indeed better with a weblog. Not having an outlet, makes one grumpy.

While I was gone, many have reported to me that the site's been down and that emails to me have been bouncing back. Chalk it up to technical difficulties. Couple a winter vacation with technical difficulties plus too much food plus an exorbitant amount of sleep and you get an impromptu hiatus. For the record, I'm sick of airports. Just sick I tell you.

I trust everyone rang in the new year in style. If it weren't for "don't drink and drive" commercial #642 and the special on Binge Drinkers on the Dr. Phil show, I would've nearly forgotten about New Year's Eve. Jet lag will do that to you. Still, I can say with a great deal of certainty that whatever you were doing at 11:59 pm on December 31st was ten times more fun than what I was doing.

Happy New Year everyone.

I suppose all this is my long way of saying, "I'm back", and not without an abundance of commentary so stick around. I'd say 2005 should be bigger and better. Well, maybe just better. Thanks for the emails of concern. Contrary to semi-popular belief, I am still alive and kicking. One year and three days on the internet and not going anywhere anytime soon.

MmmmHm. I seen you at the club, girl. I mean, waaaaay down in Miami Beach - as far away from the Space Needle as you could get....keepin it on the DL. All up on top the table & what not, just-a-shakin that, err, "behind" off. What? You didn't see me in that dark corner kickin it wit my podnahs, didya? Likely story.

MmmmHm - You wild woman, you. I know you luvvvv that Chaser hangover medicine.......thank GOD for that revolutionary discovery, huh? Don't lie!! I'll tell mom.

(Welcome back, dah-ling!!)

Happy New Year!

Freedom means not only being able to do something but choosing not to, just to stay civilized. You get your blog-legs (not to be confused with frog legs) back and start bothering people when you're ready.

For the record, I've never had a drink in my entire life, and don't really plan to...I was cleaning out the fridge at my apartment so I could be out by the 31st.....grrr.

Alex: I would've been where you were on New Year's Eve, but adult responsibilities made me do otherwise. Plus I was jet-lagged. But yeah, ain't no party like a...you know the rest.

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome back.

NEW YEAR's GREETINGS to all in the Nykola Legion. I am hoping for more exciting discussions and debate. Glad to hear that you have finally returned to your post, I know I have missed you.

With Love and Respect.