I've relied on my illusions to keep me warm at night

While you may think that the reason I haven't been writing is because I've been busy but oh contrary my friends. My life has been nothing but gift wrapping, eating, exercising, movies, and puzzles. I've barely left the house except for the occasional run with one of my doggies.

Drama....a five letter word that no matter how distant you are from a situation or how small the drama it can still find its way into your life. Amazing how that works.

I miss my friends.

It's relatively easy for me to slip back into the hermit ways I knew for so long till I moved out of the clouds. Though this is true I wish it weren't because I am happiest when I'm discovering new things/places/people. Next week I'll get out more.

This Christmas I'm approaching with a different attitude than last year. Last year was a transition. This year it's almost like home and I'm gonna take it for what it is.....a time with family since that rarely happens anymore. I'm luckier than most and I know it so I really have nothing to complain about.

Yesterday was winter solstice which makes me think of my brother. He now celebrates the winter solstice after abandoning his Mormon ways many years ago. Happy Winter Solstice brother.

I'm off to the new mall with my sister for some presents for the parents and who knows what else. If only I could drag my sister out of the house before 1 but that's not happening. \

Still waiting for that snow.
:P