What's Hot

Let's just get this out of the way. There is only one (and no matter your feelings, you'll have to agree).

What's NOT: Snow.

'nuff said. Moving on.

What's HOT

Live Music: Music, in general, of course.  But Live is a must.  The universe has been exceptionally kind to me this month.  I spent lots of money going to TOOL (Each cent worth it), and found out last week Snow Patrol would be hitting a nice tiny venue not too many hours from me in April.  But I was out of funds and tickets went on sale whilst I was flying to Reno, anyway.  And THEN.. last night I received two refund checks unexpectedly. AND tickets to SP are NOT sold out.  Two of them will be awaiting me at will call.

and EXTRA HOT?  One of my lovely spiritual guides, Becky, will be in attendance so we'll get to spend time swooning together.. OH and my best friend is going with me AND we have a friend we grew up with there who (thanks to the miracle of FB) has invited us to stay with her! 

Getting along with Aurora: We have had an exceptional week.  And although she crawled into bed at 1:30 this morning (only a half hour after I had finally gone to bed) and kept me awake a lot, we have had a blast.  We've written, and read, and had social hours, and flirted with cute boys, and had dinners.  What more could a mother ask for?

Well, nothing, really, but as a bonus she told me when she had a little girl she was going to name her Tracylea so she could always always be reminded of me. And I enjoyed an evil chuckle at the thought of tormenting yet ANOTHER generation of boys.

Using Your Words: during a discussion with Franny the other day I was talking about how silly it is for me to fear words, which are my favourite things ever, and I am so often verbose, that it seemed ridiculous for me to be nervous to get up and speak at church, or in other areas of my life.  She pointed out (because she is a very smart woman who knows me far too well) that sometimes situations call for words to contain emotion and I am much better at deflecting my insecure moments with wit and sarcasm.  So I am practicing using my words.  It is very stressful, but very rewarding.

Dates: Of all kinds! Play dates, lunch dates, girl dates, venting dates, boy dates.  They're fun.

and hitting 700 posts! wow!