1/16 - strange photographs

So, in the lonely void left by Jim's disappearance, I've been spending some time cleaning junk off of my computer - internet cookies, old photos, and the like. I came across some interesting photos that I've never seen before.

I suspect Jim. I caught him once on my computer. He was surfing the net, I know that, and when I asked him what he was looking at, he got all weird and quiet about it and wouldn't tell me. I thought maybe it was something of a scandalous nature, but then he mumbled something about discovering photos of his home planet. Cause for further interrogation, I think. But he wouldn't tell me the name of his home planet and refused to bring up the photos again.

1/16 - JIM is MIA

Sad news. Jim is missing.

The last time I remember seeing him was New Year's Day, at the movie theater. I called them this afternoon, but they haven't seen him. That doesn't totally rule out the theater, though. Jim may have charmed them into keeping him, or he could be lurking in the shadows, living off dropped popcorn, Milk Duds, and the glow of the movie screen.

I also suspect the cat. She's been fascinated lately with a recent addition to our household - a little green lizard puppet (see photo). I've rescued the poor little guy twice from her talons and razor sharp teeth. It's possible that she found and played with Jim prior to the lizard and lost him under the fridge or behind the couch, or in some other dusty, cat hair infested nook. Note the ominous gleam in Famous's eyes (see photo).

A third, more tragic option, is that I've misplaced him in all the clutter that is my life right now. What can I say? He's small. I really like the little guy, but I'm amazingly forgetful and lose things constantly.

And, there's always the possibility that he ran away with his New Year's fling. Oh, nevermind. She's here. Still smiling that same vacant smile. I knew she wasn't good for him.

It must be noted, too, that his scarf is also missing. So wherever he is, he's warm, at least. Small consolation.

1/1 - Jim meets Sherlock Holmes

My Mom was sick on New Year's Day, so we postponed our usual family game day tradition until she felt better, and Jim and I went to the movies with some friends. We saw Sherlock Holmes. (Can I just add here that I think 3-piece suits are fantastic. Jude Law is hot.) This was Jim's first movie-going experience, and he liked the big theater, and the surround sound, and the smell of the popcorn. He especially liked the super duper previews featuring aliens, but said they looked all wrong. Well, that's Hollywood!

Jim also told me on New Year's day that he had met someone on New Year's eve. He introduced het to me, and I told him later, after she had gone, that I thought her character was a little lacking, a little flat. He said I was just jealous. Yeah, that's it.

12/31-1/1 - Ringing in the New Year

For New Year's, we decided to celebrate with a luau at my apartment with our friends. Ok, my friends, really. Jim doesn't have so many. Anywho, so we had a luau (note Jim's festive lei). Jim was confused about the luau in the middle of winter idea, but it became crystal clear to him when he tasted the delicious ham and pineapple pizza. At this luau, we also made delicious prickly pear margaritas. Jim thought it was super duper that this bottle was just his size, and gave it a nice long tequila-induced snuggle.

We rang in the new year with Dick Clark, Ryan Seacrest, noisemakers, bubbles, and yummy champaigne. Jim was feeling especially festive and really "got in" to the moment.

Good times were had by all. After everyone left, though, I found Jim face down in the hallway. Not sure whether it was the tequila or the cat that got to him.

Anyway, Happy New Year, cyberspace!