item of the 1st: mom bought me a shot glass. hee!

item of the 2nd: she also bought me 5 johnny cash records today, for a total of $10.

item of the 3rd, part a: i have all my hotel/hostel reservations completed.

item of the 3rd, part b: i have all my bus tickets purchased and sitting on my desk.

item of the 3rd, part c: i'm leaving this thursday (september 5th).

item of the 4th: whee!!

music: johhny cash 'at folsom prison'