**Ignoring ita !** Brain cannot comprehend without exploding.

I'm up, finishing my coffee, and then getting ready to head downtown. I'm thinking the Cincinnati Museum Center to start, or I may just end up wandering downtown. Cell phone is on.

Can't wait to see people. We'll have our own midwest mini-F2F.

Woo! Maria and flea and I have made plans, and will be checking out the museum center (often mistaken for the Hall of Justice) and then dinner/Graeter's/whatnot.

I am having a splendid birthday weekend!

Yay for splendid birthdays! You deserve nothing less.

I've delayed and delayed accepting that we just can't manage to get to the F2F this year. I can't even manage to stay caught up in a handful of threads. We put off making concrete plans for too long waiting to figure out the when/where/hows and time got away from me. I hate even typing it out because it makes it real. But since it is less than a week away I have to face the disappointment head on. Wah!

Well dang, ita is showing up in style!

I'm sorry you won't be there Laura.

(Oh! Don't assume this will happen...anti-climaxes are always around the corner for me.)

Oh Laura, that's so sad. I know this is a long shot, but don't forget our guest room is available if an amazing plane fare pops up tomorrow or the next day...

Yeah. I know. But I'm sad!

I will cross my fingers that you can make it to BBQ or Prom or both, ita. We can work out transportation if you need it. Also, feel free to bring Colin if he's free.

Yeah. I know. But I'm sad!

Honestly, I will be checking for crazy last moment deals. Life is very last moment for me lately.

It'd definitely be great to see you and Brendon again if you can make it, Laura.

Aw, yeah, Brendon is just a huge teddy bear. And I was looking forward to hitting the pool with you, Laura, since you seem to be such a waterbaby. I even bought a new suit!

I plan to swim too! Since I'm technically "staying" in the hospitality suite, I'll have pool access. :-)