jeff started my day off on a very high note, as a much-anticipated package arrived in the mail. as i type this, i am sitting in my brother's creaky, oh-so-comfortable desk chair, softly singing along with howie to 'secret'. i drove to fair haven for the manager's meeting with all windows rolled down and the first john cd blaring, a smile on my face as i remembered how i felt at the paradise, up against the stage, occasionally exchanging happy glances with michelle as we watched each of our favorite singers perform right in front of us.

now off to ebay so i can look up guitars.