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Howdy, y'all!

So okay, this weekend started out pretty lame, but was miraculously transmogrified into something completely awesome. What could possibly affect such and incredible transformation, you ask? Why the lovely Saveme, of course!

I'll skip the severe lameness that was Friday night and Saturday, and move right along to Sunday. So Sunday morning, I get a phone call from Saveme, and as often is the case, we discuss how nice it would be to see each other, since there is four hours between us. During this phone call, she mentions that she really just wants to hop in her car and drive up. We muse about this often, so it didn't really strike me any different. Then, a couple of hours later, she calls me back saying that she had sent the kids out with their father, and had the rest of the day to herself, and that all she wanted to do was see me. Then it was settled.

So as she started on her way to my house, I called my mom, who I was supposed to have dinner with at two, and asked her if she'd like to come over and hang out earlier than planned. Being mothers' day and all, I had to make sure to play my cards right. Thankfully my mom really likes Saveme, and she was almost as excited at the prospect of seeing her as I was.

My mom came over and we sat around and talked for a while, then we went to the grocery store and got stuff to make dinner. I did all of the cooking, mom was just along for the ride. I prepared pork chops with pan steamed broccoli, stuffing, and garlic mashed potatoes (from scratch, mind you). I managed to have dinner ready for my mom and Saveme right about the time Saveme got into town. So we all sat down and ate, and then I cleared the table and did the dishes, giving my mom time to chat with my lady. I think the two of them will get along just fine. My mom's biggest concern is that I find someone who will be nice to me and take care of me when I need it, and with Saveme, she has nothing to worry about. Not to mention, I think her willingness to travel eight hours just to spend a few with me went a long way.

So after dinner (and dishes) my mom went home to give Saveme and me time together. I can't even tell all you folks how wonderful it was to have some time with the lady. She's just so wonderful, and I feel so good when I'm with her. I'm a huge proponent of kissing, and I have to say that every time I kiss this girl, I get this feeling like I'm floating. It's like being underwater, and you feel weightless, and you feel it all over your body. Maybe it's a bit cliche, but it's like the rest of the world disappears and there's nothing left but us, and this intense feeling of love and elation. It's like having a secret conversation without saying anything at all. It makes me feel really safe. I'm just so lucky all around for having found her.

Thank you, Baby, for everything that you do and all that you are. I love you.

So in usual fashion, Saveme was supposed to leave for home much earlier than she did, and we just cuddled, and played Boggle, and talked, and just plain felt good. After an hour's nap, she was on her way at 2:30 in the morning. Never in my life have I ever had such a hard time saying goodbye to someone.

Now she's home, and I miss her terribly, but I feel very special, and very lucky to have been able to spend that time with her this weekend.

As for new artwork, I have to apologize, as I have none. I have the desire, but not the motivation (or time really) it seems. So, I give you this old piece, which is something I would like to start doing more of. I've been focusing so much on illustration, I sort of miss doing more abstract pieces.



Hopefully putting this out there will stir up some sort of motivation...or not. It's worth a shot though.

I hope all of you are well. Take care, everyone!

=Jme