Leaving home to go home

[chronicpaint]

Well, my vacation is ending. Last night in the house I grew up in. Flight is tomorrow night at 6:40. And I'm ready to be in my own bed again, surrounded by my own stuff. In my own city. 

I saw old friends, some I've known more than 25 years. Spent a nice lazy weekend at the lake, reading. Finished Grave Goods by Ariana Franklin, read The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo by Steig Larsson and All My Sins Remembered by Joe Haldeman. Started A Murderous Procession which is the most recent Ariana Franklin, but didn't get too far. We ate. We drank margaritas. We played Mah Jongg. And my dad and I had a really good talk in the car back to Moose Jaw today. 

Did a photo shoot with an old friend who is a wickedly talented photographer. The new icon is from the shoot. Here's the full size:


There are some other good ones, that I'll sift through and post at some point, and I have them all in colour and B&W, which is cool. I think this might make a good headshot for publicity, don't you?? ;)

My sister is doing okay, though her partner, A's evil asshole satanspawn are at it again. Put A on the waiting list for some experimental surgery in Poland that won't even actually work for him and got him all excited about it, even though he can't even get out of bed himself, let alone across an ocean. She's bearing up as well as can be expected. We laughed and hugged as much as we could. Not much more I can do.

Also found a bunch of my old books at her place, that I left with her when I moved 12 years ago. (I hear Amy Pond's voice in my head saying "12 years!") and found several things I thought I had gotten rid of. She's going to box and ship them to me, cheap cheap. Will be fun digging through them, though I don't know where I'll put them.

Have my shoot with bitterlawngnome on Saturday. Really looking forward to it. Have to spend a couple of days on a bit of a minor cleanse. Lots of salad and lean protein and water to see if I can shed some of the vacation bloat. Want to look my best ;)

I love visiting, but I love going home. And Toronto is my home now. I miss my streets and my friends. One last lunch tomorrow with two old friends from high school (two of the three that are even worth remembering) and then fly out. 

Home again, home again, jiggity jig

Comments

[tkn1114.livejournal.com]

I alvvays love this kind of post. Thank you.

[chronicpaint.livejournal.com]

You're welcome :)

[gavinatlas.livejournal.com]

Handsomer than ever :)

[chronicpaint.livejournal.com]

Aww. You're too sweet!

[mindel-73.livejournal.com]

Looking forward to seeing you. That is a great picture. You look "zen."

[chronicpaint.livejournal.com]

How was your birthday this year? Did I miss it again?

[mindel-73.livejournal.com]

Nope it is on the 13th. You haven't missed it...yet. :)

[chronicpaint.livejournal.com]

I consider myself warned ;)

[eric-mathgeek.livejournal.com]

That's a great photo, and "headshot" is exactly what I thought (once I stopped drooling).

I'm glad you had a good time. Have a nice, safe trip back.

[chronicpaint.livejournal.com]

You are much too kind, sexy man. Thank you :)

[darke.livejournal.com]

what an awesome photo of a very handsome fella :)

[chronicpaint.livejournal.com]

Awww. Blushes and stuff. Thanks, Alex

[hazelbranch.livejournal.com]

That is a beautiful picture Stephen. You look great. :)

[chronicpaint.livejournal.com]

She's an amazing photographer. And we've known each other for years so it's easy to work with her

[dendren.livejournal.com]

great great great pic of you. I noticed it on 411 and meant to comment.

[chronicpaint.livejournal.com]

Hey, thanks, mister sexy! I like it a lot. Will post a few of the others soon

[zedsled.livejournal.com]

That is a fantastic picture of you. Very hot!

[chronicpaint.livejournal.com]

Thanks, sexy man! Glad you like!

[kirbymiles.livejournal.com]

Like so many others have said - A very great pic - your eyes are smiling.

[chronicpaint.livejournal.com]

I think smiling eyes are the best! Thanks, mister :)