So, after an odd day at work, I assembled my half-ass costume between a trip to Meijer’s and McDonald’s. Their fries are great snacks during craft-making. Heh. Anyway, I got that made and headed over to and ‘s place. I was early, as per usual, and got to help with preperation.

I picked up some italian salad dressing from the store, I decorated the walls with pumpkins, I unwrapped caramels for melting, and I dipped apples in them. And BOY, were those apples tasty. Then people started to show. As evidinced by ‘s pics, much fun and costuming was had. I giggled every time had to adjust. *snicker*

The food was fantastic, the Jager was well-toasted-to, the company was very good, and Strongbad spilled all of the Bondage Fairy’s food onto the floor. Way to go, Strongbad. Strongsad is SO much cooler than you.

After that, and I drove back to Lansing for some Beal Gardens Samhain action. Met with good old Eric Hildebrant and co. down there (That’s a dress!) and chitty-chatted before she and I went over to another area and did our own thing. She talked A LOT ( :P ) and then I did a short little story about this plaque that my dad got from his dad, and then I proposed to her.

She said yes. WOOHOO!!

Didn’t get to bed ’till 1:30 AM. Yesterday was a very sleepy day.

I was waiting to make my end of the official announcement until I told my parental units. They check my journal every so often, and I wanted to tell them in person.

So, last night at Taco Loco (YUMMY!) in the TWP, I told my parents that I had proposed to and that we were now engaged. Now, I could hear and squealing in delight when Benny was on the phone with them (and I was several feet away), but my Mom was reserved. She waited until she got back in the car with Dad. Luckily, Dad and I are on good terms again, and he was like, “She did that ‘eeeeeee’ thing that your friends did when she got in the car.” That made me chuckle.

So, I’m moving into my apartment soon, and I’m engaged to the perfect woman for me, and I’m very close to having my benefits kick in at work. I’m working on my novel and actually getting somewhere (and I’ve been told my writing style is improving!). So much good stuff. And, for once, I’m revelling in it instead of waiting for the other shoe (boot) to drop.

Details about Samhain night will be forthcoming. Fear not, loyal readers! ;)

Work is cruising along. Of course, now that I’ve said it, it may just grind to a halt. ;)

I’ve left my stuff at home, but I’m still on the fence as far as dressing up for the party tonight. Except for a briefcase, all I would have to procure would be some eyeliner for a tattoo design on the side of my face.

That’s right, you guessed it! Everybody’s favorite multi-genre cheeze character – JACK WEBB!

just might kill me again.

I’d have to part my hair and tuck it behind my ears, since it’s way longer now than it used to be. I’m thinking of getting some white material and attaching it to the back of the trench coat. Then I’d marker it up, in red capital letters, with DECEASED. I already have a pen I could chew on.

Argh, why must the grand ideas come now?! Thank the gods for Meijer’s being right next to work, and two hours between work and the party.

Should I or shouldn’t I?