Apparently, I forgot to change the post status of the pervious post to publish when I wrote it so if you are seeing a post from the 28th that you hadn't seen over the last couple days, its ok, the brownies you ate for dinner weren't "special".

At any rate, I am back from Cali and what an unbelievable trip it was. 43 hours and 3283 miles logged in the car and 7 days of incrediblenss with friends.

For all of you who didn't see the Texas vs. Michigan Rosebowl, you missed an amazing game. It was back and forth the entire time. I think watching the game gave me an ulcer. However, I am proud to announce that Texas kicked Michigan's ass (yeah a one point victory is an ass whoopin in my book)! Vince Young silenced all of his critics. The drunk guy next to me kept calling us "The Aggies". I have never heard 40,000 Michigan fans get so quiet. And I got hit on ... a bunch of times.

Outside of the game, I went and did all kinds of fun stuff. I participated in a little "float decoration" for Cal Poly's Rose Parade float. When I say decorate though, I really mean fill plastic viles with "flower food". Boring job, but the people we worked with were hella fun.

Got to ride in the "Army of One" hummer ... you would think for a promotional vehicle it would at least have comfortable seats and automatic windows ... yeah, I know I'm spoiled.

Got to meet the Rose Court. Damn those girls were hot and they definately didn't look 17 ...

Went out to Santa Monica and watched the sun set on the beach which was quite a humbling experience. After feeling at peace with myself, I decided it was a good idea to try the carnival games on the pier. Yeah, I blew 20 bucks trying to get a whiffle ball in a box. The carnies made it look so easy .....

Don't eat the food in China Town and "Massage Parlor" really means massage parlor ... damn Rush Hour for making it seem like something else!

Got lost in downtown LA ... five times ... after we bought a map.

Welcomed 2005 with poker and alcohol, what more could I ask for? Oh I know, more people to think I'm 21 and not ask for my ID. Why can't anyone in Austin do that for me?

Watched the rose parade and had little kids try to break my ankles. I swear, parents really should put some kids on a leash. Still, it was nice to finally see the parade in person rather than on TV.

Vegas on the first ... need I say more.

Saw the Hoover Dam. Had all of my "dam" questions answered.

Drove through New Mexico twice ... I still don't know what it looks like.

It was an awesome trip.

Expect stuff related to poker in the next post.