Like the song of the siren, luring you in

I haven't abandoned you, I promise. I've been quite busy. I haven't been feeling well this week, so I've been reading quite a bit and trying to recover. Today I christened my new lotus china tea cup with the built-in tea strainer. I've tried two different kinds of new gourmet loose tea and some very nice honey. I need to make a mental note not to add as much honey to the last blend. It overwhelmed the taste of the tea which didn't need as much sweetness.

I spent the morning looking over real-estate listings sent to me by my agent. Yes, dear hearts, I am buying a house at last. I find that "Someone" is looking out for me "Up There" and I seem to be in the market at the right time. I've found several in my price range that have a garage or a full basement. That might afford me some future opportunities, might it not? One of the properties is newly renovated and even has a pool, but the location might not be right. There are even two in my price range that are over 100 years old. Now that just thrills me to my bones. I love an old house. I'll be scouting nine properties next week. I'll need one with some privacy...maybe some trees.

Pretty Boy has not contacted me in a while. Actually, I just realized that. I hadn't noticed until I decided to update this. I have heard from The Prig. A word here and there. He seems to be resurfacing. Quietly, so as no one would notice. I have. I commented on it to him. He says he's back for now. Maybe what he means is that he's back until he becomes bored with the little people again. Maybe we are more alike than we realize. He popped up on my IM the other night, to my surprise. Sometimes I liken him to a cat. You see, you can't track a cat down and pick him up. You have to sit still and wait for him to come to you. He will. Eventually. That's why cats always go to people who hate cats - they're the only ones not trying to pet them. (And there's my bit of pet psychology for the evening...)

As for me, I'm content. There's nothing I need. I've covered almost all of my wants, and I can wait for the rest to come. In the meantime, I'm "dressing me well" ala the Pussycat Dolls and my new mantra "Bad Girl". I just acquired a leather motorcycle jacket in a decidedly non-characteristic pink. Just sweet enough to be deceptive...