In reading your posts over the past few months and talking through LJ, it seems like you've been through a lot of what I'm going through now. Actually, several on my flist have, and it's comforting in a way, to know this. :)

I wonder sometimes if I am odd because people in this area seem to value and emphasize what I find is unimportant: things and money and empty titles/incomes. (Then again, I have always known that I am odd! :^P) I just want more than this. I guess I'm selfish. :)

And you should talk about Kevin! To everyone and all of the time! He has every right to be the center of your life (and I, for one, love your posts about him. I read every one and love all the piccies!) I remember when Bobby and I saw Spamelot earlier this year, walking out of the theatre, euphoric and with big goofy grins on our faces, there was a guy walking next to us who had just seen the same show, and he was talking about his company's earnings. Not the show, not enjoying his companion's company...but his company's earning. If a person can't even escape for an evening to watch a Monty Python musical...eek. Bobby and I laughed at the guy, but I never want to be like that. There is so much more to life than "status" and money.

(can't you send Feanoro over, Maglor is really not interested..)

He's on his way. ;) (What about Celegorm? Orome taught him nothing? Sheesh.... :^D)