I think that Halloween might rank up there as one of my favorite holidays -- it was such
fun dressing up, and a much-needed distraction from recent events. Bringing one of my new favorite books to life was an added bonus, especially since I was able to do so with two of my favorite people in the world.
I would also like to take the time to announce that the Youth Center will be hosting a baking club for all ages! We'll be having an organizational meeting tomorrow afternoon on the 13th floor at one p.m., for anyone who is interested in joining us! Keep in mind that this is for adults and children alike. I'd like for each adult who joins us to be paired with at least one young person, to be a friend and mentor outside of our endeavor, and for all of us to learn from each other. But as I said, we'll have an organizational meeting tomorrow. Hot drinks and a small snack will be provided, so please join us!
Filter to Steve:Last night wasn't the time for me to say this, so I'll do it now. I feel the need to apologize. I was completely blindsided by everything that happened at the pumpkin patch. I discovered much about myself that I was perhaps not ready to face since that day, about the nature of love and why I chose the path I did when I came to the end of my time at Redmond. I can't say I would choose differently were I to go back now, because it would never have been a choice truly given to me. But I do know this: I love you, and I love you more deeply and fully than I could have ever imagined it was possible to love someone other than my own child. You are the gift that was waiting for me here, and I'm sorry that I wasted so much time in understanding this gift. I settled for Gilbert, but I am absolutely not settling for you. I am reaching out with both hands to grasp at this time we have together, and I promise not to squander it. Long after I have turned to dust or returned to words on a page, you will remain with me, a part of me.
Filter to Bucky:Would you like to be my partner in the baking club?