this is the first time in a couple years that i have a 'winter break' and i wanted to take advantage of it by going on a road trip to states i've never been to, even though there are several things at home i should take care of. i wanted to drive up past san francisco into the northern bits of california i have never seen, then through oregon to washington and if time permitted to canada for a little bit. i'd be bored if i did this myself and it'd be too costly. alas, i have no one to go with me! everyone i know must work or is otherwise busy in a relationship (either has a kid or married to one). i'm really crushed by this but as a consolation prize of sorts, my mom wants to drive up a local mountain to see snow.