h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

Well, so, yesterday I was running around like mad, getting kids to grandparents, getting grandma educated in Joseph's nebulizer, getting present for my daddy, etc. I was invited to my Dad's to help them celebrate his birthday (which entailed eating cake, and his being allowed to drink beer with *alcohol* in it..hey, you only turn 50 once). Securing his gift made me quite late - after 10 PM actually, but they were unperturbed, and ushered me in. Dad liked his present (a Putumayo CD [rock!] and an orange flowering cactus). OK, this is all standard stuff, but here's what blew me away. Melanie, my step-mother, at one point took my face in her hands and told me I was so pretty and was looking soooo good . Dad had only approving things to say to me all night long, and at one point in the kitchem told me how proud he was of me . I didn't know what to say to that, but Dad and I chatted about life, the universe, and everything until past 3 in the morning! I don't know if he and Mel suddenly realized life is short or what, but quite unconsciously I'm sure, they both said things I had been waiting 10 or more years to hear. They don't think I'm a f*ck up or inconsequential anymore I guess. In some ways, it makes me nervous, because I've grown accustomed to the emotional barrier I had put up between us, and the vague discussions. But Christ, I even mentioned to Dad that I'm moving to Oregon! And that I'm coming to the UK in January! And that I'm bi! I threw out all sorts of things at various points, and he had nothing but encouragement. It boggles my mind....

Nice one Nyssa! You must be !
I should think they've probably finally realised that for you to have gone through all the s**t you have, at such a young age & still be pretty together (hurting & screaming OK, but bloody hell who wouldn't?)
..... you must be a pretty special person!

So, an early Xmas present &
Can't be bad!!
Terri.

sometimes we seem to travel thorugh "life", just doing the mundaine, and having the s**t kicked back at ourselves so many times, that when someone is genuinely* kind, nice or simular to us, that we can't just comprehend it. Especially if it is coming from those that have previously been kicking up the s**t, I know I have great difficulity with anything ressembling a kind thought, compliment or loving gesture, I guess I'm too used to being kicked down when I'm already at the bottom Well done, sounds like they have finally grasped who you are, as a person should make Christmas go even better : And don't forget you still ahve London in January still to look foward too and I can give you a RL and

The wheel is spinning. More good things to come...
Don't worry, you 'll get used to it.
All the best!

Just goes to show what wonderful beings parents are

Yey.

What can I say? people are full of surprises, for better or for worse. It's nice when you hit upon the better ones.

Awwwww.. Nice! I always say people CAN change, and do, just never can count on who! Those surprises are the BEST!

well, after returning fro the pub, and a couple of pints, I can't say any great change to the dull boaring world has occured, its just the same, one day something I do will come to fruition

Yyyyaaaaayyyyy Nyssa

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Nyssa,
It seems after a bad week, there comes a good one. I'm so pleased for you. *huge hug*

Speaking of 'heart being full'...thank you, you kind people who sent me cards That was so nice to come home to I assure you, I *have* everything, it just still needs assembled and I need a spare moment to make it to the post office . Hey I'm not Christian, why should I feel like things should be sent at Christmas? Merry Winter!! *grin*

Merry Monday!