Curtain Call

Well ladies and germs, this officially concludes (for now!) the North American portion of our tour. Tomorrow morning, 9 am, I lift off on my way back to my family, and strangly enough.. away from my family.

To everyone out there who has tuned in, taken part and helped produce these amazing past couple of years.. thank you. I'm not sure what to say, who to thank - it's been such a rewarding and wonderful journey. How could I possibly say thank you to everyone who deserves it?

The Gibbons family.. what can I say? You've become a second family above and beyond what I could ever imagine. From birthdays and communions to Christmas and Easter... it's been nothing short of phenonmenal. I have never felt so welcomed, so loved, by any other group of people than I feel I have been by you. You truly have become another family for me, and no piddly ocean will stop that feeling. I become speechless when I even attempt to describe how much you mean to me - and from a woman who can extoll on just about anything - I do believe that is a very deep compliment. Thank-you.. simply.. thank-you.

Camote, my dearest. There is little left to be said that hasn't been sobbed, whispered, laughed or yelled. You are a friend above friends. For the past 2 years of friendship, nothing short of a novel could adequetly describe it. Please - keep writing, keep thinking - You are a mentor as well as a friend.. the two combined still knock me flat. For everything - Thank-you.

Mr. Poshlust. You are half my heart, my mind, my soul. There are slices of you in my wardrobe, my book collection, my art, my very body, my life. You are an inextricable vein that runs throughout just about every memory I hold dear. You are the reason that I believe in a god, and the reason I believe in myself. You never were an Almost. I love you, and I will see you in 9 months to continue our adventure together.

The curtains are falling, and my packing is not done. For those who have obviously been omitted.. Know that you are in my heart, in my soul, and in my memories. I take you everywhere, and will miss you always. Be kind to each other, take care of your mothers, and don't forget me. I'll see you all in September. Love to all of you.. Goodnight!