It's times like this, when Hannah has posted something sooooooo incredible, that I wish that 1) she had a public journal or 2) all of you were mutual friends with her. *sigh* She hasn't even logged on today so I could ask her if I could quote her! *grr!* Anyway, she wrote about her thoughts/feelings on openness, honesty, and soulfriendship, and how our soulfriendship has changed her life. It was deeply inspiring and thrilling to read. ♥ (hopefully she'll let me share some quotes)

for now, I'll share some photos from the first visit (tryin' to get caught up before the new ones in FIVE DAYS MY FRIENDS!!!)



( at the coffeehouse, on the green couch ;-) )

We're both such analytical, philosophical types that I think most people don't have any idea of the utter silliness we create together. And the crudity! We're not above poopy jokes. Ben and Hannah tricked me into naming a pile of photos 'burny bumhole' (because I thought it was just going to be the folder) and as I watched with horror, imagining the work of individually renaming EACH ONE (I'd never had an occasion to rename multiple things, so didn't know it was possible), they doubled over with laughter. 'Burny bumhole' was a phrase oft repeated after that -- oh, and it came from Hannah's insane addiction to jalapeños. *shakes head*

When she's here this time, we'll have more time (last time she was here for 17 days, this time she's here for 51, exactly THREE TIMES the length of time!) so I'm hoping we can manage to post fairly often, if just to reduce the amount of photos we'll have to go through later (simple math says 18,000 photos, but I have become much more of a shutterbug since then, oh dear). ;-) and we will take more videos this time! and ones with clothes on so we can share them! Being nudists, that will be a sacrifice but it is one we are willing to make :D We already have plans to do a dancing one together, to share in our LJs and on curvygirls. ;-)

It's times like this, when Hannah has posted something sooooooo incredible, that I wish that 1) she had a public journal or 2) all of you were mutual friends with her. *sigh* She hasn't even logged on today so I could ask her if I could quote her! *grr!* Anyway, she wrote about her thoughts/feelings on openness, honesty, and soulfriendship, and how our soulfriendship has changed her life. It was deeply inspiring and thrilling to read. ♥ (hopefully she'll let me share some quotes)

for now, I'll share some photos from the first visit (tryin' to get caught up before the new ones in FIVE DAYS MY FRIENDS!!!)



( at the coffeehouse, on the green couch ;-) )

We're both such analytical, philosophical types that I think most people don't have any idea of the utter silliness we create together. And the crudity! We're not above poopy jokes. Ben and Hannah tricked me into naming a pile of photos 'burny bumhole' (because I thought it was just going to be the folder) and as I watched with horror, imagining the work of individually renaming EACH ONE (I'd never had an occasion to rename multiple things, so didn't know it was possible), they doubled over with laughter. 'Burny bumhole' was a phrase oft repeated after that -- oh, and it came from Hannah's insane addiction to jalapeños. *shakes head*

When she's here this time, we'll have more time (last time she was here for 17 days, this time she's here for 51, exactly THREE TIMES the length of time!) so I'm hoping we can manage to post fairly often, if just to reduce the amount of photos we'll have to go through later (simple math says 18,000 photos, but I have become much more of a shutterbug since then, oh dear). ;-) and we will take more videos this time! and ones with clothes on so we can share them! Being nudists, that will be a sacrifice but it is one we are willing to make :D We already have plans to do a dancing one together, to share in our LJs and on curvygirls. ;-)

It's times like this, when Hannah has posted something sooooooo incredible, that I wish that 1) she had a public journal or 2) all of you were mutual friends with her. *sigh* She hasn't even logged on today so I could ask her if I could quote her! *grr!* Anyway, she wrote about her thoughts/feelings on openness, honesty, and soulfriendship, and how our soulfriendship has changed her life. It was deeply inspiring and thrilling to read. ♥ (hopefully she'll let me share some quotes)

for now, I'll share some photos from the first visit (tryin' to get caught up before the new ones in FIVE DAYS MY FRIENDS!!!)



( at the coffeehouse, on the green couch ;-) )

We're both such analytical, philosophical types that I think most people don't have any idea of the utter silliness we create together. And the crudity! We're not above poopy jokes. Ben and Hannah tricked me into naming a pile of photos 'burny bumhole' (because I thought it was just going to be the folder) and as I watched with horror, imagining the work of individually renaming EACH ONE (I'd never had an occasion to rename multiple things, so didn't know it was possible), they doubled over with laughter. 'Burny bumhole' was a phrase oft repeated after that -- oh, and it came from Hannah's insane addiction to jalapeños. *shakes head*

When she's here this time, we'll have more time (last time she was here for 17 days, this time she's here for 51, exactly THREE TIMES the length of time!) so I'm hoping we can manage to post fairly often, if just to reduce the amount of photos we'll have to go through later (simple math says 18,000 photos, but I have become much more of a shutterbug since then, oh dear). ;-) and we will take more videos this time! and ones with clothes on so we can share them! Being nudists, that will be a sacrifice but it is one we are willing to make :D We already have plans to do a dancing one together, to share in our LJs and on curvygirls. ;-)

I got to talk with Hannah today, huge relief, because I had been so worried that she didn't believe her 2007 visit was going to happen, but she does, and we are going to MAKE THIS WORK and I also found cheaper tickets *whew* and and and I am filled with magic and glitter memories! so I went looking through the photos of last years visit, and I'm so filled with love and joy. Can it be? I am the luckiest girl in the world, to have found this beautiful person. ♥ She is my spirit-twin, she matches me so very well, understands me so perfectly. eeee she makes me so happy! We're coming up on our second anniversary of friendship (can it be so young?) and 15 months of soulfriendship today ♥

These photos are from the 4th day of Hannah's first visit! :D We went to my partner's parent's house as has been my habit for years. I can't think of a close friend (whom I've met in person) that hasn't met them. Before I dated my partner, his sister Rebecca and I were inseparable -- his family have been a big part of my life since I was 15. Less now than before, but that's to be expected I suppose, since I no longer have a need to be parented. Still, I take my friends to meet them because they're awesome and so are my friends. :D Unfortunately Mr. Ben and Miss Kathleen were off having a date weekend (necessary when you have so many kids!), so they didn't get to meet her but elya, Natty, and JJ did. Hannah said the atmosphere of their house was so warm and welcoming. :D

( Hannah and I hang out with my partner's family )

Then we went to the FAIR!!! (in my tiny town, crazy!) which we had miraculously noticed on the very last day they were in town, and decided to go to! I had never been to a fair before (seriously!) so it was especially exciting for me. :D ohhh I loved it! I was soooo thrilled and amazed that God/dess had arranged it for us :D



( Hannah and I go to the FAIR )

more magic to come, my friends :D

I got to talk with Hannah today, huge relief, because I had been so worried that she didn't believe her 2007 visit was going to happen, but she does, and we are going to MAKE THIS WORK and I also found cheaper tickets *whew* and and and I am filled with magic and glitter memories! so I went looking through the photos of last years visit, and I'm so filled with love and joy. Can it be? I am the luckiest girl in the world, to have found this beautiful person. ♥ She is my spirit-twin, she matches me so very well, understands me so perfectly. eeee she makes me so happy! We're coming up on our second anniversary of friendship (can it be so young?) and 15 months of soulfriendship today ♥

These photos are from the 4th day of Hannah's first visit! :D We went to my partner's parent's house as has been my habit for years. I can't think of a close friend (whom I've met in person) that hasn't met them. Before I dated my partner, his sister Rebecca and I were inseparable -- his family have been a big part of my life since I was 15. Less now than before, but that's to be expected I suppose, since I no longer have a need to be parented. Still, I take my friends to meet them because they're awesome and so are my friends. :D Unfortunately Mr. Ben and Miss Kathleen were off having a date weekend (necessary when you have so many kids!), so they didn't get to meet her but elya, Natty, and JJ did. Hannah said the atmosphere of their house was so warm and welcoming. :D

( Hannah and I hang out with my partner's family )

Then we went to the FAIR!!! (in my tiny town, crazy!) which we had miraculously noticed on the very last day they were in town, and decided to go to! I had never been to a fair before (seriously!) so it was especially exciting for me. :D ohhh I loved it! I was soooo thrilled and amazed that God/dess had arranged it for us :D



( Hannah and I go to the FAIR )

more magic to come, my friends :D

I got to talk with Hannah today, huge relief, because I had been so worried that she didn't believe her 2007 visit was going to happen, but she does, and we are going to MAKE THIS WORK and I also found cheaper tickets *whew* and and and I am filled with magic and glitter memories! so I went looking through the photos of last years visit, and I'm so filled with love and joy. Can it be? I am the luckiest girl in the world, to have found this beautiful person. ♥ She is my spirit-twin, she matches me so very well, understands me so perfectly. eeee she makes me so happy! We're coming up on our second anniversary of friendship (can it be so young?) and 15 months of soulfriendship today ♥

These photos are from the 4th day of Hannah's first visit! :D We went to my partner's parent's house as has been my habit for years. I can't think of a close friend (whom I've met in person) that hasn't met them. Before I dated my partner, his sister Rebecca and I were inseparable -- his family have been a big part of my life since I was 15. Less now than before, but that's to be expected I suppose, since I no longer have a need to be parented. Still, I take my friends to meet them because they're awesome and so are my friends. :D Unfortunately Mr. Ben and Miss Kathleen were off having a date weekend (necessary when you have so many kids!), so they didn't get to meet her but elya, Natty, and JJ did. Hannah said the atmosphere of their house was so warm and welcoming. :D

( Hannah and I hang out with my partner's family )

Then we went to the FAIR!!! (in my tiny town, crazy!) which we had miraculously noticed on the very last day they were in town, and decided to go to! I had never been to a fair before (seriously!) so it was especially exciting for me. :D ohhh I loved it! I was soooo thrilled and amazed that God/dess had arranged it for us :D



( Hannah and I go to the FAIR )

more magic to come, my friends :D

Today is my one-year anniversary of soulfriendship with Hannah!!!
((short definition of soulfriendship: a permanent (no-matter-what) relationship where we are completely open and honest with each other, include each other in every aspect of our lives, and continually help each other to grow and change)) I've been so excited! I've been a believer in soulfriendship for years, but never had 'proof' that it could really work. Now I do, because it has. ♥ ((I plan to do a new in-depth description of soulfriendship soon))

One year ago today, we decided to commit soulfriendship to each other. This has been SUCH a force of positive change and growth in both of us, and even though it has often been hard, it has been a fantastic bargain -- the reward is worth the pain, many times over. Developing this soulfriendship has taught me so incredibly much about life and love and the human spirit. And because we are so alike and we entered the relationship with such clear goals, I've learned as much in a year with this soulfriendship than I learned in five years with my soulfriendship with my husband. It has also improved my marriage immeasurably because I know so much more about communication.

I wish I could put into words the ways in which this relationship has changed my life. I don't think I can even fully comprehend it! I have learned that openness and honesty is ALWAYS rewarding; that if both people are willing, anything can be worked through -- even if the pain feels like it is going to destroy you; and that an incredibly intimate relationship can be totally platonic (something that is not often believed).

I think the area in which I have grown the most is simply believing in the human spirit. Hannah reflects me, and truths that I considered on my own, I see in her and can fully feel the truth of them. I've never met anyone (besides myself of course) who believes in the spirit world as intensely and comprehensively. She's my spirit-twin: we are so nearly identical in spirit that it was shocking when we first began to get to know each other, because we felt the SAME WAY on so many things! After a while, it became shocking to find a way in which we were different. ;-) We're not exactly the same of course, and much of us is yet-to-be-developed, so we often have conversations about things which we have incomplete ideas on, and we clash those ideas together until we hone them to definition. Usually they end up being the same, but every now and then we end up disagreeing, which is just as fun because that simply means it is a subject for many more conversations.

Hannah is amazing... She's so passionate, so deep and thoughtful. When I read her writing, I feel like I'm slipping into a deep, quiet pool in the middle of the forest. She's so brave; she faces her pain, doesn't deny or belittle it but challenges it head-on. She believes in the inherent worth of every human being, in seeking knowledge and growth, in sharing oneself with another, in the power of creativity to bring positive change. I admire her so very much and feel incredibly honored to have her as my soulfriend.

( my favorite (clothed) photos of hannah, and of hannah and I -- yes, actually worksafe! )

Today is my one-year anniversary of soulfriendship with Hannah!!!
((short definition of soulfriendship: a permanent (no-matter-what) relationship where we are completely open and honest with each other, include each other in every aspect of our lives, and continually help each other to grow and change)) I've been so excited! I've been a believer in soulfriendship for years, but never had 'proof' that it could really work. Now I do, because it has. ♥ ((I plan to do a new in-depth description of soulfriendship soon))

One year ago today, we decided to commit soulfriendship to each other. This has been SUCH a force of positive change and growth in both of us, and even though it has often been hard, it has been a fantastic bargain -- the reward is worth the pain, many times over. Developing this soulfriendship has taught me so incredibly much about life and love and the human spirit. And because we are so alike and we entered the relationship with such clear goals, I've learned as much in a year with this soulfriendship than I learned in five years with my soulfriendship with my husband. It has also improved my marriage immeasurably because I know so much more about communication.

I wish I could put into words the ways in which this relationship has changed my life. I don't think I can even fully comprehend it! I have learned that openness and honesty is ALWAYS rewarding; that if both people are willing, anything can be worked through -- even if the pain feels like it is going to destroy you; and that an incredibly intimate relationship can be totally platonic (something that is not often believed).

I think the area in which I have grown the most is simply believing in the human spirit. Hannah reflects me, and truths that I considered on my own, I see in her and can fully feel the truth of them. I've never met anyone (besides myself of course) who believes in the spirit world as intensely and comprehensively. She's my spirit-twin: we are so nearly identical in spirit that it was shocking when we first began to get to know each other, because we felt the SAME WAY on so many things! After a while, it became shocking to find a way in which we were different. ;-) We're not exactly the same of course, and much of us is yet-to-be-developed, so we often have conversations about things which we have incomplete ideas on, and we clash those ideas together until we hone them to definition. Usually they end up being the same, but every now and then we end up disagreeing, which is just as fun because that simply means it is a subject for many more conversations.

Hannah is amazing... She's so passionate, so deep and thoughtful. When I read her writing, I feel like I'm slipping into a deep, quiet pool in the middle of the forest. She's so brave; she faces her pain, doesn't deny or belittle it but challenges it head-on. She believes in the inherent worth of every human being, in seeking knowledge and growth, in sharing oneself with another, in the power of creativity to bring positive change. I admire her so very much and feel incredibly honored to have her as my soulfriend.

( my favorite (clothed) photos of hannah, and of hannah and I -- yes, actually worksafe! )

Today is my one-year anniversary of soulfriendship with Hannah!!!
((short definition of soulfriendship: a permanent (no-matter-what) relationship where we are completely open and honest with each other, include each other in every aspect of our lives, and continually help each other to grow and change)) I've been so excited! I've been a believer in soulfriendship for years, but never had 'proof' that it could really work. Now I do, because it has. ♥ ((I plan to do a new in-depth description of soulfriendship soon))

One year ago today, we decided to commit soulfriendship to each other. This has been SUCH a force of positive change and growth in both of us, and even though it has often been hard, it has been a fantastic bargain -- the reward is worth the pain, many times over. Developing this soulfriendship has taught me so incredibly much about life and love and the human spirit. And because we are so alike and we entered the relationship with such clear goals, I've learned as much in a year with this soulfriendship than I learned in five years with my soulfriendship with my husband. It has also improved my marriage immeasurably because I know so much more about communication.

I wish I could put into words the ways in which this relationship has changed my life. I don't think I can even fully comprehend it! I have learned that openness and honesty is ALWAYS rewarding; that if both people are willing, anything can be worked through -- even if the pain feels like it is going to destroy you; and that an incredibly intimate relationship can be totally platonic (something that is not often believed).

I think the area in which I have grown the most is simply believing in the human spirit. Hannah reflects me, and truths that I considered on my own, I see in her and can fully feel the truth of them. I've never met anyone (besides myself of course) who believes in the spirit world as intensely and comprehensively. She's my spirit-twin: we are so nearly identical in spirit that it was shocking when we first began to get to know each other, because we felt the SAME WAY on so many things! After a while, it became shocking to find a way in which we were different. ;-) We're not exactly the same of course, and much of us is yet-to-be-developed, so we often have conversations about things which we have incomplete ideas on, and we clash those ideas together until we hone them to definition. Usually they end up being the same, but every now and then we end up disagreeing, which is just as fun because that simply means it is a subject for many more conversations.

Hannah is amazing... She's so passionate, so deep and thoughtful. When I read her writing, I feel like I'm slipping into a deep, quiet pool in the middle of the forest. She's so brave; she faces her pain, doesn't deny or belittle it but challenges it head-on. She believes in the inherent worth of every human being, in seeking knowledge and growth, in sharing oneself with another, in the power of creativity to bring positive change. I admire her so very much and feel incredibly honored to have her as my soulfriend.

( my favorite (clothed) photos of hannah, and of hannah and I -- yes, actually worksafe! )

Wild Woman by Willow Arlenea

My totem animal, the dragonfly, lives as a nymph for a while, shedding her skin many times to emerge as a more developed creature, and only with the final shedding does she have wings. I feel that I have metamorphosed several times this year, and with this last shedding of my skin I have realized that I now have wings! I have reached completeness, developed all that I need to fly. I will continue growing in a new way, learning to use what I have. This is exciting and scary because there is no more waiting around to be ready; I have arrived.

( important events in 2006 )

I feel like some of my metamorphoses have been inner and chosen, but the majority of them were external. My ties with this area have been severed again and again: Rebecca moved, my church wounded me and I haven't really attempted to fix it, Allison cut ties with me, my mimosa tree died, Kristen and I both changed and now we strongly differ on important issues, and Ashley broke up with me. I still love the land with all my heart -- Georgia is in my blood and always will be -- but I have no place that really feels mine since my mimosa died. Emerald is still there but the crook of her trunk is not enough space for me to take root. I feel that I am being prepared for a new way of life, perhaps a move. I welcome it with open arms! and pray that it will be near to one of the glorious friends who fill my life with light. ♥...Said The Sun to the Shine by Earthsuit...
Said the Sun to the Shine
Come shadow, what you find?
Said the Sun to the Shine
You and I forever bind

Wild Woman by Willow Arlenea

My totem animal, the dragonfly, lives as a nymph for a while, shedding her skin many times to emerge as a more developed creature, and only with the final shedding does she have wings. I feel that I have metamorphosed several times this year, and with this last shedding of my skin I have realized that I now have wings! I have reached completeness, developed all that I need to fly. I will continue growing in a new way, learning to use what I have. This is exciting and scary because there is no more waiting around to be ready; I have arrived.

( important events in 2006 )

I feel like some of my metamorphoses have been inner and chosen, but the majority of them were external. My ties with this area have been severed again and again: Rebecca moved, my church wounded me and I haven't really attempted to fix it, Allison cut ties with me, my mimosa tree died, Kristen and I both changed and now we strongly differ on important issues, and Ashley broke up with me. I still love the land with all my heart -- Georgia is in my blood and always will be -- but I have no place that really feels mine since my mimosa died. Emerald is still there but the crook of her trunk is not enough space for me to take root. I feel that I am being prepared for a new way of life, perhaps a move. I welcome it with open arms! and pray that it will be near to one of the glorious friends who fill my life with light. ♥...Said The Sun to the Shine by Earthsuit...
Said the Sun to the Shine
Come shadow, what you find?
Said the Sun to the Shine
You and I forever bind

Wild Woman by Willow Arlenea

My totem animal, the dragonfly, lives as a nymph for a while, shedding her skin many times to emerge as a more developed creature, and only with the final shedding does she have wings. I feel that I have metamorphosed several times this year, and with this last shedding of my skin I have realized that I now have wings! I have reached completeness, developed all that I need to fly. I will continue growing in a new way, learning to use what I have. This is exciting and scary because there is no more waiting around to be ready; I have arrived.

( important events in 2006 )

I feel like some of my metamorphoses have been inner and chosen, but the majority of them were external. My ties with this area have been severed again and again: Rebecca moved, my church wounded me and I haven't really attempted to fix it, Allison cut ties with me, my mimosa tree died, Kristen and I both changed and now we strongly differ on important issues, and Ashley broke up with me. I still love the land with all my heart -- Georgia is in my blood and always will be -- but I have no place that really feels mine since my mimosa died. Emerald is still there but the crook of her trunk is not enough space for me to take root. I feel that I am being prepared for a new way of life, perhaps a move. I welcome it with open arms! and pray that it will be near to one of the glorious friends who fill my life with light. ♥...Said The Sun to the Shine by Earthsuit...
Said the Sun to the Shine
Come shadow, what you find?
Said the Sun to the Shine
You and I forever bind

We waited at the airport for hours, my neck getting increasingly sore from craning to spot her, scanning every girl's face who was remotely her height because I was paranoid that I wouldn't recognize her, and of course the second I walk away to get food because I'm faint from not having eaten all day, she shows up. So I come back with my hands full and am disconcerted when Ben isn't where I left him, my heart starts beating fast, I look around and there she is! I recognize her immediately and am completely blown away by how much more beautiful she is in real life than she is in photos (she said she'll never forget the surprised, delighted look on my face). A photo can only capture a fleeting glimpse of a person, and it can be an incredibly telling glimpse, but it is so weak compared to the real thing. She smiles excitedly and runs over and throws her arms around me, and I hug her back hard, utterly overwhelmed. That moment is emblazoned on my soul. ♥ In a minute we go over to the luggage claim, holding hands and grinning at each other, barely able to speak... and on the ride home we cuddled in the car, instantly comfortable with loving touch. She lay in my lap and I traced her face with my fingers, not yet able to believe that she was really there... We were both so exhausted (me emotionally, her both emotionally and physically after the 10-hour flight) that we went to sleep shortly after we got home, relaxed enough to be naked together after less than an hour. Oh -- but before we went to sleep I gave her a bunch of gifts that I had intended to mail but didn't, including the chenille throw that I had written on in dye pen, and she loooooooooved it. I don't think she could have loved it any more if I had actually finished it (I only finished writing along one end). It made me so happy that it meant so much to her! ( hannah cuddling the blanket )

The next morning I had to go for a pelvic sonogram, which Ashley sweetly drove me to, and Hannah came along of course. We were all ( glittery and giggling ) in the waiting room -- I think we offended the elderly couple waiting there, pish tush to them. When the nurse called my name I asked if they could come along and she seemed to think that was a strange request but she agreed easily. Then while I was on the table with my very full bladder (apparently that makes things more visible, ugh) the nurse informed me that the doctor wanted me to have a vaginal ultrasound too. So, to the tune of many jokes from Ashley and laughter from us (especially the nurse, who has never had so much fun with such a simple procedure, I'm sure), I had the completely unexpected joy of inserting a probe up my *ahem* and then having my insides prodded and poked -- with an audience. I don't think many people would be comfortable with that -- one of the reasons I love the three of us. ;-D It was actually fun!

Afterward we went to Hardee's and Hannah learned that in America, a biscuit is not a cookie. She thought the sausage biscuits and cinnamon raisin biscuits were delicious! Then Ashley took us to Boling Park and we went on a lushly sunny, hot, green barefoot walk to the A-bridge in the woods. We mostly walked beside the pathway because we have tender feet (especially me *shame*) and at one crossing Ashley just picked me up and walked me across the path! Hannah snapped photos. ;-) On the way back from the bridge (which was quite amazing) Hannah imitated Kanika's 'horny dance' (she was in heat) and didn't realize until AFTERWARDS that there were two guys behind her! We laughed and laughed and she fake-scowled at us for not telling her (we really hadn't noticed). She actually does a very good impression of Kanika! Just before we left we rolled down the hill... SO fun, haven't done that since before I had breasts!

( lush, hot greenery and three amazing women )

Hannah and I dropped Ashley off at work since she offered to let us have the car, but when we got home we started talking and ended up talking forever and then to taking a shower. It's so wonderful to be with a fellow nudist -- honest and comfortable (and it saves time and water). *happy sigh* Then we went through my entire closet and I gave her everything that didn't fit me but fit her -- we have very similar taste and she's the same size I was for a long time. It was so easy to let it go when I knew it was going to her, and that she looked so incredible in everything I gave her. She had to get another bag to get it all home though. ( me in my favorite dress, which I had to show her -- this was before I picked up her photoaddiction or there would have been photos of her trying stuff on, grr. )

then hannah gave me a soulfriendship ring!!!!! ( reflection of openness ) It's actually a half of one ring -- the two can be worn together to form a marquise shape. I can't even express how much I love this ring, it's my favorite piece of jewelry by far and possibly my favorite possession. She chose it because it represents our soulfriendship and the similarity of our twin violet spirits -- we are separate, but also one. I love the shape -- it seems so open to me, and for whatever reason it really looks to me like an Egyptian on a nile boat, which I see as being symbolic of hannah and I making the journey of life together. I also love it just as a work of art -- a mixture of delicate complexity (the stone) and strong simplicity (the band). And I love the fact that it is so incredibly unique. And I love that it is silver and amethyst! and that the amethyst has flashes of vivid violet in its depths. And I love the texturizing of the flat side of the band, which says to me that the journey won't be smooth, yet we will still be one. And I love the fact that it means as much to her as it does to me and she wears it every day. ♥

Then we picked Ashley up from work and Ben and Ashley and Hannah and I went to my favorite restaurant and had deliiiiiiiicious food (and Hannah ate about a pound of jalapenos!). I was so happy that Hannah loved it. ( photos on the way there and at the restaurant ) Afterwards we went home and (the three girls) had a deep conversation about past relationships and how amazing it is that we have found each other. Tears are so refreshing when there is someone who is honored to wipe them away and cuddle you.

Saturday was a really short day -- we got up late, went to the mall (to shop in Torrid and Fredericks of Hollywood) for a few hours, came home and went back to bed. I think we were both worn out from the day before, and being in the mall atmosphere didn't help. Malls are so full of people trying to project an image that doesn't reflect their true selves at all, while judging themselves (and therefore everyone else) so harshly. And everyone walks around in their detachment bubbles, ignoring their human need for connectedness out of fear of rejection and judgement. UGH! But anyway, Hannah was upset and I didn't realize because I was in a sort of detachment bubble myself, and that hurt her, and then when I realized I felt terrible but we pretty quickly worked it out and went straight to sleep. (that wasn't one of the 'fights,' in case you were wondering) The trip wasn't a total loss though, because Hannah got a fabulous purple bra and gouchos and a skirt from Torrid and we both got these AMAZING black dresses which were used in the formal photoshoot, so you shall see them eventually.

Consider this icon a preview of the formal photoshoot post. ;-D

We waited at the airport for hours, my neck getting increasingly sore from craning to spot her, scanning every girl's face who was remotely her height because I was paranoid that I wouldn't recognize her, and of course the second I walk away to get food because I'm faint from not having eaten all day, she shows up. So I come back with my hands full and am disconcerted when Ben isn't where I left him, my heart starts beating fast, I look around and there she is! I recognize her immediately and am completely blown away by how much more beautiful she is in real life than she is in photos (she said she'll never forget the surprised, delighted look on my face). A photo can only capture a fleeting glimpse of a person, and it can be an incredibly telling glimpse, but it is so weak compared to the real thing. She smiles excitedly and runs over and throws her arms around me, and I hug her back hard, utterly overwhelmed. That moment is emblazoned on my soul. ♥ In a minute we go over to the luggage claim, holding hands and grinning at each other, barely able to speak... and on the ride home we cuddled in the car, instantly comfortable with loving touch. She lay in my lap and I traced her face with my fingers, not yet able to believe that she was really there... We were both so exhausted (me emotionally, her both emotionally and physically after the 10-hour flight) that we went to sleep shortly after we got home, relaxed enough to be naked together after less than an hour. Oh -- but before we went to sleep I gave her a bunch of gifts that I had intended to mail but didn't, including the chenille throw that I had written on in dye pen, and she loooooooooved it. I don't think she could have loved it any more if I had actually finished it (I only finished writing along one end). It made me so happy that it meant so much to her! ( hannah cuddling the blanket )

The next morning I had to go for a pelvic sonogram, which Ashley sweetly drove me to, and Hannah came along of course. We were all ( glittery and giggling ) in the waiting room -- I think we offended the elderly couple waiting there, pish tush to them. When the nurse called my name I asked if they could come along and she seemed to think that was a strange request but she agreed easily. Then while I was on the table with my very full bladder (apparently that makes things more visible, ugh) the nurse informed me that the doctor wanted me to have a vaginal ultrasound too. So, to the tune of many jokes from Ashley and laughter from us (especially the nurse, who has never had so much fun with such a simple procedure, I'm sure), I had the completely unexpected joy of inserting a probe up my *ahem* and then having my insides prodded and poked -- with an audience. I don't think many people would be comfortable with that -- one of the reasons I love the three of us. ;-D It was actually fun!

Afterward we went to Hardee's and Hannah learned that in America, a biscuit is not a cookie. She thought the sausage biscuits and cinnamon raisin biscuits were delicious! Then Ashley took us to Boling Park and we went on a lushly sunny, hot, green barefoot walk to the A-bridge in the woods. We mostly walked beside the pathway because we have tender feet (especially me *shame*) and at one crossing Ashley just picked me up and walked me across the path! Hannah snapped photos. ;-) On the way back from the bridge (which was quite amazing) Hannah imitated Kanika's 'horny dance' (she was in heat) and didn't realize until AFTERWARDS that there were two guys behind her! We laughed and laughed and she fake-scowled at us for not telling her (we really hadn't noticed). She actually does a very good impression of Kanika! Just before we left we rolled down the hill... SO fun, haven't done that since before I had breasts!

( lush, hot greenery and three amazing women )

Hannah and I dropped Ashley off at work since she offered to let us have the car, but when we got home we started talking and ended up talking forever and then to taking a shower. It's so wonderful to be with a fellow nudist -- honest and comfortable (and it saves time and water). *happy sigh* Then we went through my entire closet and I gave her everything that didn't fit me but fit her -- we have very similar taste and she's the same size I was for a long time. It was so easy to let it go when I knew it was going to her, and that she looked so incredible in everything I gave her. She had to get another bag to get it all home though. ( me in my favorite dress, which I had to show her -- this was before I picked up her photoaddiction or there would have been photos of her trying stuff on, grr. )

then hannah gave me a soulfriendship ring!!!!! ( reflection of openness ) It's actually a half of one ring -- the two can be worn together to form a marquise shape. I can't even express how much I love this ring, it's my favorite piece of jewelry by far and possibly my favorite possession. She chose it because it represents our soulfriendship and the similarity of our twin violet spirits -- we are separate, but also one. I love the shape -- it seems so open to me, and for whatever reason it really looks to me like an Egyptian on a nile boat, which I see as being symbolic of hannah and I making the journey of life together. I also love it just as a work of art -- a mixture of delicate complexity (the stone) and strong simplicity (the band). And I love the fact that it is so incredibly unique. And I love that it is silver and amethyst! and that the amethyst has flashes of vivid violet in its depths. And I love the texturizing of the flat side of the band, which says to me that the journey won't be smooth, yet we will still be one. And I love the fact that it means as much to her as it does to me and she wears it every day. ♥

Then we picked Ashley up from work and Ben and Ashley and Hannah and I went to my favorite restaurant and had deliiiiiiiicious food (and Hannah ate about a pound of jalapenos!). I was so happy that Hannah loved it. ( photos on the way there and at the restaurant ) Afterwards we went home and (the three girls) had a deep conversation about past relationships and how amazing it is that we have found each other. Tears are so refreshing when there is someone who is honored to wipe them away and cuddle you.

Saturday was a really short day -- we got up late, went to the mall (to shop in Torrid and Fredericks of Hollywood) for a few hours, came home and went back to bed. I think we were both worn out from the day before, and being in the mall atmosphere didn't help. Malls are so full of people trying to project an image that doesn't reflect their true selves at all, while judging themselves (and therefore everyone else) so harshly. And everyone walks around in their detachment bubbles, ignoring their human need for connectedness out of fear of rejection and judgement. UGH! But anyway, Hannah was upset and I didn't realize because I was in a sort of detachment bubble myself, and that hurt her, and then when I realized I felt terrible but we pretty quickly worked it out and went straight to sleep. (that wasn't one of the 'fights,' in case you were wondering) The trip wasn't a total loss though, because Hannah got a fabulous purple bra and gouchos and a skirt from Torrid and we both got these AMAZING black dresses which were used in the formal photoshoot, so you shall see them eventually.

Consider this icon a preview of the formal photoshoot post. ;-D

We waited at the airport for hours, my neck getting increasingly sore from craning to spot her, scanning every girl's face who was remotely her height because I was paranoid that I wouldn't recognize her, and of course the second I walk away to get food because I'm faint from not having eaten all day, she shows up. So I come back with my hands full and am disconcerted when Ben isn't where I left him, my heart starts beating fast, I look around and there she is! I recognize her immediately and am completely blown away by how much more beautiful she is in real life than she is in photos (she said she'll never forget the surprised, delighted look on my face). A photo can only capture a fleeting glimpse of a person, and it can be an incredibly telling glimpse, but it is so weak compared to the real thing. She smiles excitedly and runs over and throws her arms around me, and I hug her back hard, utterly overwhelmed. That moment is emblazoned on my soul. ♥ In a minute we go over to the luggage claim, holding hands and grinning at each other, barely able to speak... and on the ride home we cuddled in the car, instantly comfortable with loving touch. She lay in my lap and I traced her face with my fingers, not yet able to believe that she was really there... We were both so exhausted (me emotionally, her both emotionally and physically after the 10-hour flight) that we went to sleep shortly after we got home, relaxed enough to be naked together after less than an hour. Oh -- but before we went to sleep I gave her a bunch of gifts that I had intended to mail but didn't, including the chenille throw that I had written on in dye pen, and she loooooooooved it. I don't think she could have loved it any more if I had actually finished it (I only finished writing along one end). It made me so happy that it meant so much to her! ( hannah cuddling the blanket )

The next morning I had to go for a pelvic sonogram, which Ashley sweetly drove me to, and Hannah came along of course. We were all ( glittery and giggling ) in the waiting room -- I think we offended the elderly couple waiting there, pish tush to them. When the nurse called my name I asked if they could come along and she seemed to think that was a strange request but she agreed easily. Then while I was on the table with my very full bladder (apparently that makes things more visible, ugh) the nurse informed me that the doctor wanted me to have a vaginal ultrasound too. So, to the tune of many jokes from Ashley and laughter from us (especially the nurse, who has never had so much fun with such a simple procedure, I'm sure), I had the completely unexpected joy of inserting a probe up my *ahem* and then having my insides prodded and poked -- with an audience. I don't think many people would be comfortable with that -- one of the reasons I love the three of us. ;-D It was actually fun!

Afterward we went to Hardee's and Hannah learned that in America, a biscuit is not a cookie. She thought the sausage biscuits and cinnamon raisin biscuits were delicious! Then Ashley took us to Boling Park and we went on a lushly sunny, hot, green barefoot walk to the A-bridge in the woods. We mostly walked beside the pathway because we have tender feet (especially me *shame*) and at one crossing Ashley just picked me up and walked me across the path! Hannah snapped photos. ;-) On the way back from the bridge (which was quite amazing) Hannah imitated Kanika's 'horny dance' (she was in heat) and didn't realize until AFTERWARDS that there were two guys behind her! We laughed and laughed and she fake-scowled at us for not telling her (we really hadn't noticed). She actually does a very good impression of Kanika! Just before we left we rolled down the hill... SO fun, haven't done that since before I had breasts!

( lush, hot greenery and three amazing women )

Hannah and I dropped Ashley off at work since she offered to let us have the car, but when we got home we started talking and ended up talking forever and then to taking a shower. It's so wonderful to be with a fellow nudist -- honest and comfortable (and it saves time and water). *happy sigh* Then we went through my entire closet and I gave her everything that didn't fit me but fit her -- we have very similar taste and she's the same size I was for a long time. It was so easy to let it go when I knew it was going to her, and that she looked so incredible in everything I gave her. She had to get another bag to get it all home though. ( me in my favorite dress, which I had to show her -- this was before I picked up her photoaddiction or there would have been photos of her trying stuff on, grr. )

then hannah gave me a soulfriendship ring!!!!! ( reflection of openness ) It's actually a half of one ring -- the two can be worn together to form a marquise shape. I can't even express how much I love this ring, it's my favorite piece of jewelry by far and possibly my favorite possession. She chose it because it represents our soulfriendship and the similarity of our twin violet spirits -- we are separate, but also one. I love the shape -- it seems so open to me, and for whatever reason it really looks to me like an Egyptian on a nile boat, which I see as being symbolic of hannah and I making the journey of life together. I also love it just as a work of art -- a mixture of delicate complexity (the stone) and strong simplicity (the band). And I love the fact that it is so incredibly unique. And I love that it is silver and amethyst! and that the amethyst has flashes of vivid violet in its depths. And I love the texturizing of the flat side of the band, which says to me that the journey won't be smooth, yet we will still be one. And I love the fact that it means as much to her as it does to me and she wears it every day. ♥

Then we picked Ashley up from work and Ben and Ashley and Hannah and I went to my favorite restaurant and had deliiiiiiiicious food (and Hannah ate about a pound of jalapenos!). I was so happy that Hannah loved it. ( photos on the way there and at the restaurant ) Afterwards we went home and (the three girls) had a deep conversation about past relationships and how amazing it is that we have found each other. Tears are so refreshing when there is someone who is honored to wipe them away and cuddle you.

Saturday was a really short day -- we got up late, went to the mall (to shop in Torrid and Fredericks of Hollywood) for a few hours, came home and went back to bed. I think we were both worn out from the day before, and being in the mall atmosphere didn't help. Malls are so full of people trying to project an image that doesn't reflect their true selves at all, while judging themselves (and therefore everyone else) so harshly. And everyone walks around in their detachment bubbles, ignoring their human need for connectedness out of fear of rejection and judgement. UGH! But anyway, Hannah was upset and I didn't realize because I was in a sort of detachment bubble myself, and that hurt her, and then when I realized I felt terrible but we pretty quickly worked it out and went straight to sleep. (that wasn't one of the 'fights,' in case you were wondering) The trip wasn't a total loss though, because Hannah got a fabulous purple bra and gouchos and a skirt from Torrid and we both got these AMAZING black dresses which were used in the formal photoshoot, so you shall see them eventually.

Consider this icon a preview of the formal photoshoot post. ;-D

Where to start? Where do you start to tell a lifetime of emotions packed into 18 days? I haven't processed hardly anything, I feel like I am swimming in a sea of emotions that are so blended I can't tell where any of them begin -- and none of them end. So much happened! We were so exhausted by the end that we spent the last three days just kinda laying around. It was all so God, so incredibly planned (though when my plans went awry I freaked out, twice -- strange because I'm usually not so structure-oriented). I am so excited to write about all of it! And we have photos to go with EVERYTHING we did -- over SIX THOUSAND photos, no joke. Including a 'formal' photoshoot, those turned out amaaaaaaaaazing. And hilarious videos but I dunno if Hannah will give me permission to post those (go bug her and mebbe she will). She is SO funny, she had Ben and I laughing all the time. (and all of the videos are accompanied by my giggling)

It was just so mind-alteringly amazing. Everything was intensified -- I felt like there was a violet glow on everything all the time. Hannah and I have color concepts which are very similar (and hopefully I'll explain mine soon) and we consider us both violet spirits. We're especially alike in intensity -- it's hard to explain but basically everything has meaning, and I mean everything. We're both very intense separately, and it's exponentially increased when we're together. We went through unutterable pain and incredible joy on this visit. I've learned so much.

I feel like I've gone through not just one but several metamorphoses and I no longer have any clue what I look like -- hopefully my slow chronicling of the visit will help me process. I've changed so much! I believe Hannah has too. Our relationship is amazingly intense anyway, and we red-lined it by spending 24 hours a day together -- craziness.

Even though so much amazingly positive stuff happened, I think the most important part was the fact that we weathered two dreadfully painful 'fights.' I'm not sure what to call them because they weren't angry, mostly, and they were so intense that to call them fights seems to demean the feeling of them. I don't remember ever being in that much pain... and yet, though I wounded her and vice versa, we made it through, stronger and loving each other more. But I don't want to go deeply into that right now because that's a whole post unto itself.

AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!! I want to add pics but there are SO MANY!!! *brain explodes* I have to run others by hannah for approval, so for now you get just one three, sorry:

( 1 ashleyhannahbel and 2 belhannahs! )

Where to start? Where do you start to tell a lifetime of emotions packed into 18 days? I haven't processed hardly anything, I feel like I am swimming in a sea of emotions that are so blended I can't tell where any of them begin -- and none of them end. So much happened! We were so exhausted by the end that we spent the last three days just kinda laying around. It was all so God, so incredibly planned (though when my plans went awry I freaked out, twice -- strange because I'm usually not so structure-oriented). I am so excited to write about all of it! And we have photos to go with EVERYTHING we did -- over SIX THOUSAND photos, no joke. Including a 'formal' photoshoot, those turned out amaaaaaaaaazing. And hilarious videos but I dunno if Hannah will give me permission to post those (go bug her and mebbe she will). She is SO funny, she had Ben and I laughing all the time. (and all of the videos are accompanied by my giggling)

It was just so mind-alteringly amazing. Everything was intensified -- I felt like there was a violet glow on everything all the time. Hannah and I have color concepts which are very similar (and hopefully I'll explain mine soon) and we consider us both violet spirits. We're especially alike in intensity -- it's hard to explain but basically everything has meaning, and I mean everything. We're both very intense separately, and it's exponentially increased when we're together. We went through unutterable pain and incredible joy on this visit. I've learned so much.

I feel like I've gone through not just one but several metamorphoses and I no longer have any clue what I look like -- hopefully my slow chronicling of the visit will help me process. I've changed so much! I believe Hannah has too. Our relationship is amazingly intense anyway, and we red-lined it by spending 24 hours a day together -- craziness.

Even though so much amazingly positive stuff happened, I think the most important part was the fact that we weathered two dreadfully painful 'fights.' I'm not sure what to call them because they weren't angry, mostly, and they were so intense that to call them fights seems to demean the feeling of them. I don't remember ever being in that much pain... and yet, though I wounded her and vice versa, we made it through, stronger and loving each other more. But I don't want to go deeply into that right now because that's a whole post unto itself.

AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!! I want to add pics but there are SO MANY!!! *brain explodes* I have to run others by hannah for approval, so for now you get just one three, sorry:

( 1 ashleyhannahbel and 2 belhannahs! )

Where to start? Where do you start to tell a lifetime of emotions packed into 18 days? I haven't processed hardly anything, I feel like I am swimming in a sea of emotions that are so blended I can't tell where any of them begin -- and none of them end. So much happened! We were so exhausted by the end that we spent the last three days just kinda laying around. It was all so God, so incredibly planned (though when my plans went awry I freaked out, twice -- strange because I'm usually not so structure-oriented). I am so excited to write about all of it! And we have photos to go with EVERYTHING we did -- over SIX THOUSAND photos, no joke. Including a 'formal' photoshoot, those turned out amaaaaaaaaazing. And hilarious videos but I dunno if Hannah will give me permission to post those (go bug her and mebbe she will). She is SO funny, she had Ben and I laughing all the time. (and all of the videos are accompanied by my giggling)

It was just so mind-alteringly amazing. Everything was intensified -- I felt like there was a violet glow on everything all the time. Hannah and I have color concepts which are very similar (and hopefully I'll explain mine soon) and we consider us both violet spirits. We're especially alike in intensity -- it's hard to explain but basically everything has meaning, and I mean everything. We're both very intense separately, and it's exponentially increased when we're together. We went through unutterable pain and incredible joy on this visit. I've learned so much.

I feel like I've gone through not just one but several metamorphoses and I no longer have any clue what I look like -- hopefully my slow chronicling of the visit will help me process. I've changed so much! I believe Hannah has too. Our relationship is amazingly intense anyway, and we red-lined it by spending 24 hours a day together -- craziness.

Even though so much amazingly positive stuff happened, I think the most important part was the fact that we weathered two dreadfully painful 'fights.' I'm not sure what to call them because they weren't angry, mostly, and they were so intense that to call them fights seems to demean the feeling of them. I don't remember ever being in that much pain... and yet, though I wounded her and vice versa, we made it through, stronger and loving each other more. But I don't want to go deeply into that right now because that's a whole post unto itself.

AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!! I want to add pics but there are SO MANY!!! *brain explodes* I have to run others by hannah for approval, so for now you get just one three, sorry:

( 1 ashleyhannahbel and 2 belhannahs! )

this is just a short little post, mostly to say thank you thank you thank you to all of you beautiful, loving people who commented on that last post. It was SO encouraging to read that you believe in me. ♥ I feel all cozy in my LJ again, yay! I will be writing a full account of the past few days very soon, maybe after I make this post. It's too important that I remember for me to procrastinate it past my memory. So many amazing things have happened! I can't wait to write about last night, eeee!

One of the best parts of this is that shmee_ is such a photojournalist, taking literally hundreds of photos a day. I thought she was exaggerating when she posted that, but she was NOT. And it's addictive! Now half the time it's me taking the camera and photographing EVERYTHING. Which is so wonderful because nothing captures a moment like a snapshot. All I ever took before was impromptu yet posed portraits -- I've discovered a whole new world, which all of you will likely regret when my posts include 50 photos each like most of hannah's do. ;-D but I love it. I always regret not taking enough photos, or only taking posed ones -- they don't capture life like candids.

I reeeeeeeeeally want to post some with hannah, but I have to get her permission first, so one of me will have to do for now:

( so very happy )

this is just a short little post, mostly to say thank you thank you thank you to all of you beautiful, loving people who commented on that last post. It was SO encouraging to read that you believe in me. ♥ I feel all cozy in my LJ again, yay! I will be writing a full account of the past few days very soon, maybe after I make this post. It's too important that I remember for me to procrastinate it past my memory. So many amazing things have happened! I can't wait to write about last night, eeee!

One of the best parts of this is that shmee_ is such a photojournalist, taking literally hundreds of photos a day. I thought she was exaggerating when she posted that, but she was NOT. And it's addictive! Now half the time it's me taking the camera and photographing EVERYTHING. Which is so wonderful because nothing captures a moment like a snapshot. All I ever took before was impromptu yet posed portraits -- I've discovered a whole new world, which all of you will likely regret when my posts include 50 photos each like most of hannah's do. ;-D but I love it. I always regret not taking enough photos, or only taking posed ones -- they don't capture life like candids.

I reeeeeeeeeally want to post some with hannah, but I have to get her permission first, so one of me will have to do for now:

( so very happy )

this is just a short little post, mostly to say thank you thank you thank you to all of you beautiful, loving people who commented on that last post. It was SO encouraging to read that you believe in me. ♥ I feel all cozy in my LJ again, yay! I will be writing a full account of the past few days very soon, maybe after I make this post. It's too important that I remember for me to procrastinate it past my memory. So many amazing things have happened! I can't wait to write about last night, eeee!

One of the best parts of this is that shmee_ is such a photojournalist, taking literally hundreds of photos a day. I thought she was exaggerating when she posted that, but she was NOT. And it's addictive! Now half the time it's me taking the camera and photographing EVERYTHING. Which is so wonderful because nothing captures a moment like a snapshot. All I ever took before was impromptu yet posed portraits -- I've discovered a whole new world, which all of you will likely regret when my posts include 50 photos each like most of hannah's do. ;-D but I love it. I always regret not taking enough photos, or only taking posed ones -- they don't capture life like candids.

I reeeeeeeeeally want to post some with hannah, but I have to get her permission first, so one of me will have to do for now:

( so very happy )

itstodayitstodayitstoday it's today!

eeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!! Everybody please pray my tummy calm because I'm so excited, I may vomit. *shiver* I will TRY not to neglect LJ while she's here, but that really depends on whether or not she can bring her laptop -- I don't want to leave her bored while I LJ. Though, come to think of it, we are both quite addicted so we may just take turns. *blush*

EDIT: Oh my God she's on the plane now. *freakout!*

itstodayitstodayitstoday it's today!

eeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!! Everybody please pray my tummy calm because I'm so excited, I may vomit. *shiver* I will TRY not to neglect LJ while she's here, but that really depends on whether or not she can bring her laptop -- I don't want to leave her bored while I LJ. Though, come to think of it, we are both quite addicted so we may just take turns. *blush*

EDIT: Oh my God she's on the plane now. *freakout!*

itstodayitstodayitstoday it's today!

eeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!! Everybody please pray my tummy calm because I'm so excited, I may vomit. *shiver* I will TRY not to neglect LJ while she's here, but that really depends on whether or not she can bring her laptop -- I don't want to leave her bored while I LJ. Though, come to think of it, we are both quite addicted so we may just take turns. *blush*

EDIT: Oh my God she's on the plane now. *freakout!*

Hannah's visit OMG!!!!!!!! TWENTY-FOUR DAYS!!!!!!!!!! She's bought the tickets, I've gotten the time off work, it's all set into motion and actually happening, OMG OMG. Can you IMAGINE how exciting??? To put it into normal-people terms, it's like you've met the wo/man of your dreams and talkedtalkedtalked and now you are finally getting to meet her/him. Soulfriendship is like a marriage. I can't believe it, I live in kind of a daze, I think about it all the time. But it doesn't seem quite real! It's too magical and fairy-tale-like. So plans! Yes:

27 Th --- Ben and I get hannah from the airport, she falls asleep from exhaustion (most likely). if she manages to sleep on the plane, we may go see Ben's musician friend play a show?
28 Fr --- watch foxfire and OF COURSE Playing By Heart!!! 8pm dinner with Ashley (and Ben) @ El Ranchero
29 Sa --- church visit (with Ben), visit green couch!
30 Su -*- Threegirls day! salon day, hopefully, with cutting and dying for free!
31 Mo -*- ((Ashley and Hannah day))
1 Tu --- possibly visit the dryads at my old house, go to park to blow bubbles and turn cartwheels
2 We --- visit the Book Exchange from 4:30-6pm, art projects!!! *plots*
3 Th --- Niki Nights @ ATL Botanical Gardens from 9-10pm (with Ben)
4 Fr --- more art projects!!!
5 Sa --- photoshoot with storeyphoto? (with Ben)
6 Su -*- threegirls day! Waterfalls! hopefully we find a place to skinnydip!
7 Mo --- Georgia Aquarium from 1-5pm (with Ben)
8 Tu --- Funk Heritage Center @ Reinhardt from 1-4pm (with Ben)
9 We --- (full moon!) Helen visit (tubing & shopping), head out at 10am -- possibly change day for weather (with Ben)
10 Th --- lazy day, watch Something New
11 Fr --- possible TATTOOing!
12 Sa --- lazy day, 5pm evening with Ashley!
13 Su --- hannah leaves. :-( I'm already dreading this, which is why I asked off a few days AFTER she leaves. I expect to be BEYOND lonely for at least a day.

Hannah's visit OMG!!!!!!!! TWENTY-FOUR DAYS!!!!!!!!!! She's bought the tickets, I've gotten the time off work, it's all set into motion and actually happening, OMG OMG. Can you IMAGINE how exciting??? To put it into normal-people terms, it's like you've met the wo/man of your dreams and talkedtalkedtalked and now you are finally getting to meet her/him. Soulfriendship is like a marriage. I can't believe it, I live in kind of a daze, I think about it all the time. But it doesn't seem quite real! It's too magical and fairy-tale-like. So plans! Yes:

27 Th --- Ben and I get hannah from the airport, she falls asleep from exhaustion (most likely). if she manages to sleep on the plane, we may go see Ben's musician friend play a show?
28 Fr --- watch foxfire and OF COURSE Playing By Heart!!! 8pm dinner with Ashley (and Ben) @ El Ranchero
29 Sa --- church visit (with Ben), visit green couch!
30 Su -*- Threegirls day! salon day, hopefully, with cutting and dying for free!
31 Mo -*- ((Ashley and Hannah day))
1 Tu --- possibly visit the dryads at my old house, go to park to blow bubbles and turn cartwheels
2 We --- visit the Book Exchange from 4:30-6pm, art projects!!! *plots*
3 Th --- Niki Nights @ ATL Botanical Gardens from 9-10pm (with Ben)
4 Fr --- more art projects!!!
5 Sa --- photoshoot with storeyphoto? (with Ben)
6 Su -*- threegirls day! Waterfalls! hopefully we find a place to skinnydip!
7 Mo --- Georgia Aquarium from 1-5pm (with Ben)
8 Tu --- Funk Heritage Center @ Reinhardt from 1-4pm (with Ben)
9 We --- (full moon!) Helen visit (tubing & shopping), head out at 10am -- possibly change day for weather (with Ben)
10 Th --- lazy day, watch Something New
11 Fr --- possible TATTOOing!
12 Sa --- lazy day, 5pm evening with Ashley!
13 Su --- hannah leaves. :-( I'm already dreading this, which is why I asked off a few days AFTER she leaves. I expect to be BEYOND lonely for at least a day.

Hannah's visit OMG!!!!!!!! TWENTY-FOUR DAYS!!!!!!!!!! She's bought the tickets, I've gotten the time off work, it's all set into motion and actually happening, OMG OMG. Can you IMAGINE how exciting??? To put it into normal-people terms, it's like you've met the wo/man of your dreams and talkedtalkedtalked and now you are finally getting to meet her/him. Soulfriendship is like a marriage. I can't believe it, I live in kind of a daze, I think about it all the time. But it doesn't seem quite real! It's too magical and fairy-tale-like. So plans! Yes:

27 Th --- Ben and I get hannah from the airport, she falls asleep from exhaustion (most likely). if she manages to sleep on the plane, we may go see Ben's musician friend play a show?
28 Fr --- watch foxfire and OF COURSE Playing By Heart!!! 8pm dinner with Ashley (and Ben) @ El Ranchero
29 Sa --- church visit (with Ben), visit green couch!
30 Su -*- Threegirls day! salon day, hopefully, with cutting and dying for free!
31 Mo -*- ((Ashley and Hannah day))
1 Tu --- possibly visit the dryads at my old house, go to park to blow bubbles and turn cartwheels
2 We --- visit the Book Exchange from 4:30-6pm, art projects!!! *plots*
3 Th --- Niki Nights @ ATL Botanical Gardens from 9-10pm (with Ben)
4 Fr --- more art projects!!!
5 Sa --- photoshoot with storeyphoto? (with Ben)
6 Su -*- threegirls day! Waterfalls! hopefully we find a place to skinnydip!
7 Mo --- Georgia Aquarium from 1-5pm (with Ben)
8 Tu --- Funk Heritage Center @ Reinhardt from 1-4pm (with Ben)
9 We --- (full moon!) Helen visit (tubing & shopping), head out at 10am -- possibly change day for weather (with Ben)
10 Th --- lazy day, watch Something New
11 Fr --- possible TATTOOing!
12 Sa --- lazy day, 5pm evening with Ashley!
13 Su --- hannah leaves. :-( I'm already dreading this, which is why I asked off a few days AFTER she leaves. I expect to be BEYOND lonely for at least a day.

I got a little something for shmee_ and alariya. Someone came through my line with one and I saw it and immediately thought of them both, and as soon as we had money I bought them. I can't wait to hear/read their reactions, they'll LOVE them! *is excited*

I simply CAN'T WAIT for Hannah's visit (only 86 days now!!!!!!) -- can't wait can'twaitcan'tWAIT!!! I have all these wonderful things planned!!!!


Niki Nights at the Atlanta Botanical Garden -- an exhibition of statues of oversized, often dancing, powerful women celebrating life -- shown under starlight! from the site: "The artist, Niki de Saint Phalle, boldly personified her idea of feminine empowerment in these uninhibited, colorful Nanas. Their frenetic dancing, outrageous shapes and shades have appeared in museums, advertisements and outdoor sculptural exhibits around the world."

I am incredibly excited about this because I feel that Hannah will have the exact same emotions that I will, seeing such inspiring colorful curvy art in a garden at night. And I want to share it with her alone (alone-ish, Ben will be along too but he does a very good job of fading into the background when he wants to) -- I suppose because I want to be utterly free to be awed and moved, and I think if anyone I knew other than Ben or Hannah were there, then I would temper my emotions and expressiveness. I feel that this experience will be one where we magnify each other, reflecting and increasing.

I also want to go to the Georgia Aquarium, which is brand new and the world's largest aquarium! Ben is also very excited about this. They're only open until 6pm though (extended hours end before Hannah gets here) so we'll have to get up early-ish. From the site: "The Georgia Aquarium boasts a 100 foot long tunnel (!!!) and one of the largest aquarium windows in the world with views into whale shark habitat. The second largest habitat, 800,000 gallons, was specially designed to simulate the natural habitat of beluga whales. (marshmallow heads!) ... The 4-D theater (!!!) is located in the bow of the ship on the second floor of the building." OOOOOOOOOOOooooooooooooohhh and the site says that they are looking to implement an overnight program late 2006, but I suspect that means spring of 2007 -- we'll see. And maybe we can plan to go with Ben's 'rents and sibs (and Alariya) and get the group rate, because eeesk it's 'spensive.

and I want to go to Helen, browse through all the charming shops, especially the ones that sell glass art, and go tubing down the Chattahoochee -- hopefully on a hot, rainy day 'cause that's the best weather (and it means there are fewer people on the river). And I want to play on the waterslides!

A photoshoot, probably with storeyphoto, is an absolute MUST. Soooooooooo many ideas for that one -- I've been gathering inspiring shots to emulate. That is going to be SO fun and enriching.

And I reallyreallyreally want to go skinnydipping, but that might not happen... I plan to look into it though. *is sneaky* maaaaaybe at Redtop Mountain?

Aaaaalso I want to go to Brasstown Bald, the only mountain I've ever actually enjoyed hiking. The air is so sweet, and every time I have been there the weather feels like kisses on the skin. When it's hot, it's still cool under the trees... I love it. And I like the museum at the top.

And I want to go to the Etowah Indian Mounds. I have a very vivid memory of visiting it, though my parents say we never went. I am very curious... and besides, Native American history is the soul of this land, though it has never been respected. I want Hannah to get a taste of it.

and Centennial Olympic Park -- to see the water gardens and play in the fountain of rings, and possibly Woodruff Park to see the International Peace Fountain and the Phoenix Rising from the Ashes sculpture.

if any of you Atlantans have suggestions, please comment!

I got a little something for shmee_ and alariya. Someone came through my line with one and I saw it and immediately thought of them both, and as soon as we had money I bought them. I can't wait to hear/read their reactions, they'll LOVE them! *is excited*

I simply CAN'T WAIT for Hannah's visit (only 86 days now!!!!!!) -- can't wait can'twaitcan'tWAIT!!! I have all these wonderful things planned!!!!


Niki Nights at the Atlanta Botanical Garden -- an exhibition of statues of oversized, often dancing, powerful women celebrating life -- shown under starlight! from the site: "The artist, Niki de Saint Phalle, boldly personified her idea of feminine empowerment in these uninhibited, colorful Nanas. Their frenetic dancing, outrageous shapes and shades have appeared in museums, advertisements and outdoor sculptural exhibits around the world."

I am incredibly excited about this because I feel that Hannah will have the exact same emotions that I will, seeing such inspiring colorful curvy art in a garden at night. And I want to share it with her alone (alone-ish, Ben will be along too but he does a very good job of fading into the background when he wants to) -- I suppose because I want to be utterly free to be awed and moved, and I think if anyone I knew other than Ben or Hannah were there, then I would temper my emotions and expressiveness. I feel that this experience will be one where we magnify each other, reflecting and increasing.

I also want to go to the Georgia Aquarium, which is brand new and the world's largest aquarium! Ben is also very excited about this. They're only open until 6pm though (extended hours end before Hannah gets here) so we'll have to get up early-ish. From the site: "The Georgia Aquarium boasts a 100 foot long tunnel (!!!) and one of the largest aquarium windows in the world with views into whale shark habitat. The second largest habitat, 800,000 gallons, was specially designed to simulate the natural habitat of beluga whales. (marshmallow heads!) ... The 4-D theater (!!!) is located in the bow of the ship on the second floor of the building." OOOOOOOOOOOooooooooooooohhh and the site says that they are looking to implement an overnight program late 2006, but I suspect that means spring of 2007 -- we'll see. And maybe we can plan to go with Ben's 'rents and sibs (and Alariya) and get the group rate, because eeesk it's 'spensive.

and I want to go to Helen, browse through all the charming shops, especially the ones that sell glass art, and go tubing down the Chattahoochee -- hopefully on a hot, rainy day 'cause that's the best weather (and it means there are fewer people on the river). And I want to play on the waterslides!

A photoshoot, probably with storeyphoto, is an absolute MUST. Soooooooooo many ideas for that one -- I've been gathering inspiring shots to emulate. That is going to be SO fun and enriching.

And I reallyreallyreally want to go skinnydipping, but that might not happen... I plan to look into it though. *is sneaky* maaaaaybe at Redtop Mountain?

Aaaaalso I want to go to Brasstown Bald, the only mountain I've ever actually enjoyed hiking. The air is so sweet, and every time I have been there the weather feels like kisses on the skin. When it's hot, it's still cool under the trees... I love it. And I like the museum at the top.

And I want to go to the Etowah Indian Mounds. I have a very vivid memory of visiting it, though my parents say we never went. I am very curious... and besides, Native American history is the soul of this land, though it has never been respected. I want Hannah to get a taste of it.

and Centennial Olympic Park -- to see the water gardens and play in the fountain of rings, and possibly Woodruff Park to see the International Peace Fountain and the Phoenix Rising from the Ashes sculpture.

if any of you Atlantans have suggestions, please comment!

I got a little something for shmee_ and alariya. Someone came through my line with one and I saw it and immediately thought of them both, and as soon as we had money I bought them. I can't wait to hear/read their reactions, they'll LOVE them! *is excited*

I simply CAN'T WAIT for Hannah's visit (only 86 days now!!!!!!) -- can't wait can'twaitcan'tWAIT!!! I have all these wonderful things planned!!!!


Niki Nights at the Atlanta Botanical Garden -- an exhibition of statues of oversized, often dancing, powerful women celebrating life -- shown under starlight! from the site: "The artist, Niki de Saint Phalle, boldly personified her idea of feminine empowerment in these uninhibited, colorful Nanas. Their frenetic dancing, outrageous shapes and shades have appeared in museums, advertisements and outdoor sculptural exhibits around the world."

I am incredibly excited about this because I feel that Hannah will have the exact same emotions that I will, seeing such inspiring colorful curvy art in a garden at night. And I want to share it with her alone (alone-ish, Ben will be along too but he does a very good job of fading into the background when he wants to) -- I suppose because I want to be utterly free to be awed and moved, and I think if anyone I knew other than Ben or Hannah were there, then I would temper my emotions and expressiveness. I feel that this experience will be one where we magnify each other, reflecting and increasing.

I also want to go to the Georgia Aquarium, which is brand new and the world's largest aquarium! Ben is also very excited about this. They're only open until 6pm though (extended hours end before Hannah gets here) so we'll have to get up early-ish. From the site: "The Georgia Aquarium boasts a 100 foot long tunnel (!!!) and one of the largest aquarium windows in the world with views into whale shark habitat. The second largest habitat, 800,000 gallons, was specially designed to simulate the natural habitat of beluga whales. (marshmallow heads!) ... The 4-D theater (!!!) is located in the bow of the ship on the second floor of the building." OOOOOOOOOOOooooooooooooohhh and the site says that they are looking to implement an overnight program late 2006, but I suspect that means spring of 2007 -- we'll see. And maybe we can plan to go with Ben's 'rents and sibs (and Alariya) and get the group rate, because eeesk it's 'spensive.

and I want to go to Helen, browse through all the charming shops, especially the ones that sell glass art, and go tubing down the Chattahoochee -- hopefully on a hot, rainy day 'cause that's the best weather (and it means there are fewer people on the river). And I want to play on the waterslides!

A photoshoot, probably with storeyphoto, is an absolute MUST. Soooooooooo many ideas for that one -- I've been gathering inspiring shots to emulate. That is going to be SO fun and enriching.

And I reallyreallyreally want to go skinnydipping, but that might not happen... I plan to look into it though. *is sneaky* maaaaaybe at Redtop Mountain?

Aaaaalso I want to go to Brasstown Bald, the only mountain I've ever actually enjoyed hiking. The air is so sweet, and every time I have been there the weather feels like kisses on the skin. When it's hot, it's still cool under the trees... I love it. And I like the museum at the top.

And I want to go to the Etowah Indian Mounds. I have a very vivid memory of visiting it, though my parents say we never went. I am very curious... and besides, Native American history is the soul of this land, though it has never been respected. I want Hannah to get a taste of it.

and Centennial Olympic Park -- to see the water gardens and play in the fountain of rings, and possibly Woodruff Park to see the International Peace Fountain and the Phoenix Rising from the Ashes sculpture.

if any of you Atlantans have suggestions, please comment!