[hexed to Charlie]

I think we should talk.
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And here I was thinking that I might actually get a vacation. Oh well. At least I get Christmas off, yeah?

Oct. 20th, at breakfast

( Owl to Samantha Jenkins )

What I love about Pepper-up Potion is that it's not just great for colds. It's great for those morning when you just have a hard time getting everything into gear. Better than the strongest coffee. But then again I was doing my job. No shame in staying all night to get what I need to done.

Just think in less than one month, it'll be time for a nice long Holiday. I can't wait....

November 15th, early evening (after returning from this thread)

Life is good right now. I know things are chaotic and there is danger lurking in every corner right now. But honestly, the last few weeks have just kind of put a kind of renewal in me. I've never felt more alive, and ready to take on anything. I know this is sappy and all, but really do mean it. There are only a few hang-ups right now, and there will be a time and place for them over the holidays, and as much as the part of me that wants to worry about it, the rational side of me has taken over and I can hear my Mum's voice in the back of my head saying "I know you want to dear, but, there is no way you can make everyone happy."

Speaking of which, I keep getting owls from my Dad, and the last one kept pecking at me until I wrote a good and long response. He keeps asking me when I'm coming home next, I think he's just not used to me being away for so long. Personally, I think Mum must be driving him crazy again. She might have gotten another cat. My dad hates cats, but he puts up with them because he loves my mum. My family's crazy, but you only get one, so you might as well love them right?

Bugger, I didn't realize the time. I had better finish getting ready and head downstairs for preparations, security won't do it its self (though it's be great if it did).