phoenixastraea | ...And then there was rain....

Well, my mom came down today, which was really special because I didnt think I'd see her before the year began. Even though she only stayed for a few hours, it was a lovely time and she looked great. Her sixth sense about arranging furniture and paintings came in handy, and we got a lot accomplished in a short amount of time. Each mask has found its niche on the canvas of my walls, and my paintings have come home to rest. I never thought Id like this room better than my old one, but I do...and my comfort level increases daily. I cannot say how great Glenn has been...perhaps one day he will know how thankful I am, or how much he truly means to me...

All in all, things have really started falling into place despite minor setbacks. Every day I realize that the gloomy parts of life have many silver linings (have no fear, I shall punish myself for that cliche later). Take today, for example: Glenn and I were foiled in our trip to Wal-mart by a dead car battery. Then the skies opened up, as if to emphasize the irony of life. Instead of darkness, many people came to our aid, including a family from Fredericksburg who attempted to jump the battery, the former Marylander who actually came from the Wrecker services to jump the battery, the two very nice men at Autozone who replaced the battery, and the sociable people at Starbucks who smiled through flashes of lightning up on Pantops.

(Strange Interlude: Glenn just told me to look up, and Kuroneko-sama is in the arms of the Phoenix...and Vader and Vash the Stampede are about to take over the world. I have no idea what else he has displaced or rearranged, but Im sure I will find jawas or Yoda on my altar very soon.)

I'm very thankful for all that I have..including my wonderful friends, my love, and my family. And the blessed rain....

And my Puff, but more on her later.

And Johnny Depp. And J.M.Barrie. And Tim Burton.

And I'll stop now.