Our doors are open and the party's begun. Come join the fun! It won't be the same without you.

A butterfly landed on my arm this evening. I was shocked. It seems like such a little thing but to me it was incredible that a thing of such beauty and delicacy would come near me. Most creatures of nature seem to regard me as the predator I am. They react in fear or rage...never do they come near. Except for Mojo and now Ambra. And this yellow and black butterfly. At first it startled me slightly when it fluttered in front of my face suddenly, but then I was drawn to it's lazy little flight and finally stunned when it alighted on my arm, not once but three times! The third time, it remained there, it's tiny legs tickling my arm like so many kisses. I couldn't stop the smile that crept across my face. I must have looked the perfect fool standing on my doorstep staring at this butterfly with a stupid grin plastered on my face but I didn't even think of that then. All I could think of was this lacy creature tickling my arm and then finally fluttering off to disappear into the trees. It was amazing. Silly, I know, but amazing.

I was listening to a random collection of music tonight and this song came on. I have not heard it in awhile and I had to smile. This goes out to all the mortals I have loved...and I love you all.

Garbage
Temptation Waits

I'll tell you something
I am a wolf but
I like to wear sheep's clothing

I am a bonfire
I am a vampire
I'm waiting for my moment

You come on like a drug
I just can't get enough
I'm like an addict coming at you for a little more
And there's so much at stake
I can't afford to waste
I never needed anybody like this before

I'll tell you something
I am a demon
Some say my biggest weakness
I have my reasons
Call it my defense
Be careful what you're wishing

You come on like a drug
I just can't get enough
I'm like an addict coming at you for a little more
And there's so much at stake
I can't afford to waste
I never needed anybody like this before

You are a secret
I need possession
I like to keep you guessing

You come on like a drug
I just can't get enough
I'm like an addict coming at you for a little more
And there's so much at stake
I can't afford to waste
I never needed anybody like this before

When I'm not sure what I'm living for
(when I'm not sure who I am)
When I'm not sure what I'm looking for
(when I'm not sure who I am)
When I'm not sure what I'm living for
(when I'm not sure who I am)
When I'm not sure what I'm looking for
(when I'm not sure who I am)
When I'm not sure what I'm living for
When I'm not sure what I'm looking for
When I'm not sure what I'm living for

Ask me 3 questions no more no less. You can ask me anything you want.
Then go into your journal and do the same so that everyone that reads your journal can ask you 3 questions (including myself)

I kick off my shoes and collapse into the soft couch in my hotel suite. I know that the other immortals will be along shortly to interrogate me as to my whereabouts but for now I am alone with the silence and my own memories of a wonderful party. What a perfect opening night this was for me. I had not intended to stay away from my immortal family for so long but circumstances prevented me from returning when I had intended. It has been an adventure, to say the least. And I do love a good adventure.

I have only a few moments to record my thoughts on this evening. There is a comfort in returning home after a long and arduous journey. I consider AE my home on the Web and am very happy to be back. Much like my house on Rue Royale where I can gather my memories to me as children, AE holds a place in my heart for the mortals that dwell there. They are full of life and vibrancy and much laughter. They keep my dark thoughts at bay when I have need of it and for that, if nothing else, I am eternally grateful to them all.

This will be a night I look back on with a smile for years to come. I anticipate many more such adventures but for now this is the one that I treasure. I am tired but content. I will sleep with a smile on my face and eagerly return for more affection from my mortals. Goodnight my sweet mortals. May you rest in happiness too.