So I had a very good weekend. Friday night, I took my friend Alliecat (visiting from Jersey) to see Gaelic Storm at the Celtic Fling Friday night concert. I could not afford to go to the whole Fling, but Oddity had Saturday off, so I had consolation prize. Anyway, Alliecat and I met up with Troy and Patsy and we saw Albannach (I ran into Sparkly Mermaid, too) and Sycthian. Love Albannach, and adore Sycthian. Capt A called and so did Oddity, as well as my son (asking for more money) and my youngest (she is safe). When Gaelic Storm came on, Alliecat knew almost all the words to the songs and we danced and had loads of fun.

Next day, I was supposed to get the snake fed and so I had to go purchase a frozen rat (jumbo. please.) However, I relied on Rabbittransit. May I never make that mistake again. I wasted an hour waiting for a connection; I would have gotten to the store and done had I walked in that time. Well, so it delayed me a little but I made the bus to Lancaster with minutes to spare. When I got to Lancaster, Oddity took me to eat and then we went home to just be together (and all that entails). It was nice to spend the afternoon lazing about, talking and randomly being a couple.

"Thinkin' of you's workin' up my appetite / Looking forward to a little afternoon delight / Rubbin' sticks and stones together makes the sparks ignite / And the thought of lovin' you is getting so exciting / Sky rockets in flight / Afternoon delight! / Afternoon Delight.... afternoon delight!"

We finally roused ourselves to get ready to go to Gypsy's Day of the Dead party. I forgot hostess gifts, but I am strapped for cash and I also forgot commemorative items from the people I wanted to remember. Ah well; Ray and I painted ourselves up and went out and had a good time. The only wierd thing was this girl who acted like a cat and triggered all my not-so-good reactions - in terms of I was constantly touching her and this wasn't making Oddity feel good. I don't blame him; as I explained, I love affection and physical contact. But I am no longer the goddess of lust and sexual entanglements; this behaviour should be devoted to the guy who has given his heart to me. It was not a pleasant convo on the way home, but as stated, we both have lots of working out of things to do. and I can't be doing that sort of thing; I want Oddity in my life, not a string of anonymous encounters.

He didn't let it become a big thing, and we retired to his bed content and holding me. I love him.

This morning I woke him up pleasantly and then we lazed about, either on his computer or just on the futon talking. Of course, as always on a Sunday, somehow we manage to get busy just before we're due to be out the door - we barely made my bus back to York - seconds to spare! But I would NOT give that up for the world. He is too enjoyable and the memories keep me warm and happy on the weeknights...

So far I've managed to avoid leaving my peaceful house, but I have to pass by one of my son's friends' home to give them money he borrowed from them, which leaves me effectively broke for the week. And this weekend, I'm paying for my phone AND one of the myriad bills I must pay. There is no money for the next few weeks for anyone but me. ME, because I'm the one working my ass off in a job I hate to be able to make ends meet. My kids will just have to get a job.

I hope to see Oddity Saturday night, but we'll see. We'll play it by ear. I had a magnificent weekend.

My friend Temptation: he's not happy and I wish I could find a way to work things out in his favor. He's hurting and I hate to see someone who's been an incredibly kind and good friend hurt like this. My heart grieves for him.