I Get By With a Little Help From My Friends

1 instance of spencer finally downloading skype and getting to talk to him
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1 semi-surprise mailing with a completely perfect book and a tear-jerking inspiration card from train
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1 incredibly thoughtful and lengthy email from michael
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and 3 squeals of excitement over realizing that there is a week left til we go to paris from becca
= a very happy me


oh. and it snowed all day today. so ive been walking in a winter wonderland

The view of the other side of the valley from my apt.
Complete with the smoking chimneys of neighboring blocs.