Reading update: I've decided to re-read The Catch Trap, on the recommendation of Alicia, who just read the book on my recommendation. Is that convoluted enough for you?

In addition to that, I am going to try some of the Harry Potter fan fiction online. I have heard good things about Cassandra Claire's Draco Dormiens and Draco Sinister. (I would link to the files but the web is slow today... you can find them by searching if you're interested.)

Nothing's been wrong, but life has been feeling out of kilter just lately, and I knew what part of it was at least... I hadn't talked to Maria in over a week. Things have just been busy and we hadn't had a chance to talk. But that's a long time for us, and I was feeling it. Anyway, last night we talked and my life feels more normal again. So I am smiling.