We're going back to the apartment - we being me, Vicki, and Thomas. We're going to CLEAN, and keep cleaning until the place is tolerable again.

I made some decisions last night and gave myself 24 hours, because I know that I often change my mind.

I...

...among other things, I just realized that three people that this decision will affect, I might not see or talk to within that 24 hours. So I'm going to go for best two out of three before I shut this circus down. Not because I believe they will be able to change my decision, but because I DO care about them and DO want their input and DO want them to understand WHY I think this needs to be done.

So.

I've got some calling to do... Canadian phone bills are expensive. And some trip planning and change-gathering to do... it'll be more than a little tricky to get back out here long enough to talk to Spike-boy.

And at least a few hours spent online looking, because sooner or later he'll show up.

And California... *soft smile* ...but that, friends, is an entirely different story.

It's one that has a happy ending, after all... in my life, that makes it stand out for miles and miles.