april arrives.
status check - rushed
background ambiance - wind and rain


my parents had mentioned coming up today at some point last weekend, but i didn't think anything of it, as i hadn't had a chance to speak to them again until last night. but, sure enough, they were fully intending a visit to bring my various necessities i couldn't bring up on my own last time i was home. while having the tv and odds and ends on hand, it makes for a rushed morning when i oversleep and realize i must clean clean clean ...


nevertheless. when did april arrive? (ok, no smart arse responses of "well, at about midnight, actually.") the next two days will consist of me running around frantically, trying to complete the 45 million stories that will (hopefully) run early next week. while i'm happy that tomorrow's averi show is really only a day and a half away, it feels like eons - so much to do between now and then. i'll earn the right to rock out with my friends, that's for sure.


i've still been asked about what the deal is with the show. truth is, i don't know. as i said, i emailed chad, but have yet to hear from him. i'm calling nectar's today when i get into work to inquire. as far as i go, i'm working til 8, but will try to duck out a little early (hopefully 7:30) and will be able to meet everyone at nectar's. if you're planning on getting into town before the show, send me an email and we'll chat about it today.


sounds like everyone's looking forward to the evening - sounds like everyone's earned the right to enjoy him/herself! good times.


ok, back to cleaning. but i leave you with my traditional april 1 bit of lyrical wisdom. be well.


oh what a shame that your
pockets did bleed on st. valentine's
and you sat in a chair thinking
boy i'm such a prince!
well life's a train that goes
from february on day by day
but its making a stop on april first


chorus:
and you will believe in love
and all that it's supposed to be
but just until the fish start to smell
and you're struck down by a hammer


sure you were swift when
the handsome greek boys
dropped by with gifts
you are suave thanks to
ribbons that opened sesame
but in the stars and closer
to home in every planet
it ain't hard for me and
dear jojo to see


(chorus)


so let it all go by looking at the sky
wondering if there are clouds and stuff in hell
- rufus wainwright, april fools