Away and away and far far away...

[eleneariel]

I am afflicted, mind and spirit, with wanderlust. I want to see mountains again, mountains, Gandalf! I want time to sit in some remote place and enjoy a book and coffee. I want to finish writing my book. I want time to play an entire game of chess, and I want to learn Latin again and Italian for the first time and read all the books in the world and study more ancient history and philosophy and do something amazing with my life.

The wedding was lovely. I have now met violetvale who is beautiful (don't listen to anything she might say to the contrary!). And I got to see elveneyes38 again...very wonderful...CA seems to have agreed with her; she's even more glowing and beautiful than usual. =)

I got myself navigated around downtown Fayetteville, rescued the missing tie for the best man, and even got myself on the proper expressway to get home. So what if I did miss the turnpike exit and have to take the scenic way home. But don't tell anyone.

blackswans sent me the most amazing card/Christmas letter. You are so talented, Danielle!

Sandra surprised me with a tin of chocolate covered espresso beans this morning. Not only is she sweet (although possibily hinting that I've seemed tired lately?), but the timing was perfect. I am so exhausted today, and got up this morning twenty minutes before I had to leave, a Bad Thing. No breakfast, no packed lunch...gah. savetheolives, please don't worry, I'm not wasting away, I'm sure. The cheesecake last night surely had enough calories to last me a week. o_O

I got my new work computer today! It's a beauty...all black, flat panel monitor, sleek and wonderful. I love it. Unfortunantly the tech guys lots a few of my files in the transfer, but I'm pretty sure they are all replaceable. I hope. *cringes* I should have made my own backup on my flash drive just in case and I didn't take the time because it all happened so suddenly. =\

Lots of things are happening. I can't keep up. Too much to know and do and see and learn and think about. I need time. I can't think, or I think too much. Something!

I think there was more to say, but I can't remember enough to form words.

Comments

[ransomedsea.livejournal.com]

That first paragraph sums me up at least once a week (or always, except that I'm able to repress it and function normally at times). I need a vacation home in the mountains to escape to every once in a while. The problem is, I doubt I'd ever leave it.

I got your lovely gift in the mail! Thank you so much! It is delightful; I love candles! And the card is very pretty. I'm awful with crafty things such as that; I'm afraid the card I sent you will be rather bland compared. I think I'm going to get some hot tea, light the yummy-smelling candle, and snuggle up with a good book! Thanks again! :D

[eattheolives.livejournal.com]

If you think I'm going to judge you by your card, you are quite mistaken. *grin*

[emkay-smiles.livejournal.com]

Aw, you sweet darling. It was so wonderful to see you again, and I hope there are many more times when the three of us (at least!) can get together. :) I enjoy your company so much.

And yes, that cheesecake....I think I've gained 5 pounds. O_O

[equuschick.livejournal.com]

I wish I could tell you that Indiana was exotic and amazing, but it isn't. Even if it is far away from you. ;-)
And I know, I so know, how you feel. Running away sounds so tempting at times.

[(Anonymous)]

You can't call it a book until it's been published

[eattheolives.livejournal.com]

Bwahahahaha!

I really find it amusing when people comment anonymously to say random things designed to be hurtful.

Somehow I always hear authors speaking of their "books" in progress...how they are in the editing process of their book...talking about upcoming books. Is this like "it's not a baby until it's been born?"