Hoping for a New Year

so things are moving along, and quite briskly at that. I finally got my wisdom teeth taken out after years of delay. Im still quite sore and keep forgetting to rinse with salt water after every meal. but i have my little reminder person to keep me in check. Otherwise my mouth would probably be dead by now. Hopefully by Christmas I will be alright.

I went down to cedar rapids today to see my grandpa in the hospital. He seemed really small in the hospital bed and he isnt talking. Its weird to talk to him and get a limited response. I hope that he will steadily improve and go home for the new year.

I feel bad for my friend. he tries hard, because he knows he has responsibilities, but he hates his job. I know he feels trapped and and it doesnt help that i am leaving. i know if he got a new job and i was still there it would be a million times more boring and difficult. I can only hope and pray that he will continue with patience and trust that things will be better someday, in every regard. i hate that work makes so many people so miserable.