"Better far than a metaphor can ever, ever be..."

It's amazing, the effect a simple act of kindness can have on you. After making and wearing the flourite pendant, I have been feeling like a million dollars all day. That lo-res webcam picture really doesn't do justice. The only way I can desribe the color is if the sky were green instead of blue, then that flourite would be the color of a clear sunny day. That lady was so nice, and it really seemed like she wanted me to have it out of genuine concern for my well-being. I've been floating on this feeling of being loved all day.

Well... that, and Angela accepted my invitation to meet me at Avalanche Lounge on thursday after work. And it wasn't just an, "oh. ok. I guess I'm not doing anything else", but a resounding "I am definitely up for it!"

Can I tell you something? Yeah? Ok:

I'm going to tell her how I feel about her then. People, I haven't been able to stop thinking about her since that friday, and I'm going to burst if I don't get it out in the open. And it's not some weird sexual psychotic pervy daydreaming either. Not one little bit. I miss being around her. If I do catch myself drifting off to la-la land with her in mind, I'm picturing nothing more than us sitting there at the table at L&V pouring our hearts out at each other. Do you know how wonderful it feels to be trusted by somebody you admire, so much so that they let you in on some very personal stuff? It's nothing short of a complete honor, and I felt so priviledged and humbled to be there with her.

Anyway, it's crunch time. Do or die. Make or break. Take or leave. Or, as the little boy in "Love Actually" said, "Let's go get the shit kicked out of us by love."

I'll keep you posted...