The love of my life.

So maybe it's not your idea of beauty.
But it sure is mine.


JK Rowling once said the following:

"He’s always there when you need him, that’s Ron Weasley. Sean was the first of my friends to pass his driving test. And, um, he had this old Ford Anglia, old claptrap Ford Anglia – turquoise and white – which is now quite famouse as the car that the Weasley’s drive. Well I was obviously going to give the Weasley’s Sean’s old car. And that car was freedom to us. And my heart still lifts when I see an old Ford Anglia, which is a bit sad."

My Ford Anglia is a Subaru Brat. My Sean is a really cool guy named Henner. He's been driving the silly thing for longer than I've been alive. And he called me as I was typing this to talk about it. That's how deeply he loves the car. He passed that love on to me. 

Bi-Drive Recreational All Terrain Transport.

The love of my life.

Here.

Rain.
Vince Guaraldi.
Saying goodbye.
Reuniting.
Missing and worrying.
Excitement.

I'm glad I'm not driving in this rain. I'm a good driver but not that good. I'd be scared out of my wits.

My cousin is in labor with her first baby.

I have 5000 things that need baking & making at home.

There's never enough time. Not enough time with my sweet godson, almost no time to talk with my beautiful godmother one on one, not nearly enough time to get things done for the holidays.

This is where I thrive. Today is the day.
Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici

Now.

A Christmas Story on the tv.
Wrapping paper hell scattered all around me.
A fire in the fire place. 
My sweetest godson asleep on the couch.
Chocolate Chip cookies and coffee.
WAY too many plans for the next week.
Rain.

It's the most wonderful time of the year.

Oops!

I figured I should explain the random Latin at the bottom of my posts lately.

My dear old pc, Len, has been having a hard time getting himself charged lately. Therefore, I've been blogging from my Blackberry (talk about #firstworldproblems) via email. The signature line on my email is "Vi Veri Venivursum Vivus Vici", or, "I through truth, while living, have conquered the universe".
That's why it's there.

That, and because I believe in it.

Maybe it'll stay that way. :)
Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici

A quick thought...

Via one of my absolute favorite minds.

"It bugs me when people call someone "Scrooge" if they are gruff during the holidays. It's the OPPOSITE! "And it was always said of him that he knew how to keep Christmas well if any man alive possessed the knowledge." If someone's an ass during the holidays call them Mr. Potter. If they spread joy and charity, call them Scrooge. You're welcome."

And as for me?
"I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year".
Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici

Moments

George Bailey: What is it you want, Mary? What do you want? You want the moon? Just say the word and I'll throw a lasso around it and pull it down. Hey. That's a pretty good idea. I'll give you the moon, Mary.

Mary: I'll take it. Then what?

George: Then you can swallow it, and it'll all dissolve, see... and the moonbeams would shoot out of your fingers and your toes and the ends of your hair... am I talking too much?
Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici

Good Day.

Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici