Well, hello all. I haven't been on all summer, and I had some 70 messages and 80-odd deviations when I logged on today! Gack!! O.o Took me a while, but I've finally sorted through it all. Great job, guys; sorry I didn't comment on any of them.
Anyway... the summer's finally over. I was dreading it as one dreads a deadline, or a nasty appointment. You don't want it to come, but try as you might to delay it... there it is anyway. I didn't do much the last half of August, which makes me a little upset. Just lazed around. But it was nice lazing.
Anyway, I can't be too upset. This summer has been wonderful, more so than most, and particularly pivotal for me, I think. Lots of stuff happened. I had a great time at the annual 4th of July reunion at my grandparents', and my mom is getting along great with her sister, a first in their entire lifetimes [no joke on that, either]. We got out to the beach for a week, which was the best. The ocean is my favorite place on earth. I took surfing lessons! And now I just need to practice next year! I got my license: that's always exciting. And the coup de gras-- I'm in my first relationship. My boy's wonderful, a real wild kid, and I have so much fun with him it's unbelievable.
Lots of other stuff happened, but those are the major highlights. Glad you dropped in to listen! It's great to be back, and thanks for reading!
Kio

ps. Thanks so much to for the cosplay invite. It sounds great! Sorry it took so long to get back to you.