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So, it has been a while. The computer went down with a virus. $189 later and I am pissed. There is really no choice, as both J and I need the computer to stay sane in the winter months. But who the hell get their kicks out of creating programs that do nothing but cause others misery? Winter is here with full force, despite the fact that it is only October. When I went to work this morning, it was 1 degree. 1. Winter seems to be causing problems this year. I learned that a good friend, G., is moving back to California in November. Oh, he claims it is for a woman, but I think the idea of another winter in Fairbanks scares him. G. I would not be in Alaska but for his relentless prodding. Now he is leaving me. Bastard. To make matters worse, it appears that Alaska Madman is also leaving. I guess winter is too hard on his family. Well that sucks. I went to my third Public Defender Conference last week. I left feeling depressed. Last year I recognized maybe 80% of the faces. This year I only knew a dozen people or so. It is the same with all Public Defender offices but it is sad nonetheless. With G leaving and AM going, next year will be a lot less fun for me. Winter is hard enough but watching your friends leave really, really sucks ass. One joy is the girls. Watch this video of Kadee. I'm sure she'll appreciate this on her wedding day! P.S. You need Adobe Flash Player.

Full post as published by A Public Defender's Life in Alaska on October 27, 2008 (boomark / email).