Shadow Gods

Sunday, March 23, 2008

Many things have happened since I wrote anything of importance in this blog.

I broke up with my boyfriend of 3 years. We were having lots of fun pulling at a rope in opposite directions, never noticing we were not getting anywhere we wanted to.

My goddaughter was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA type 1). This is a very serious disease, potentially fatal with respiratory implications. Any financial help is really appreciated, you can donate via paypal to hivequeen2000@yahoo.com The blog where news about her are updated regularly is: A little Mage in the Family.

My mother's health has taken a turn for the worse. She has chronic anemia and has developed Parkinson's disease. Only by force of will she keeps doing stuff, but it is increasingly difficult to live with her. Her mental illness makes her unstable and uncooperative, her physical weakness makes it impossible to leave her alone for extended periods of time.

I resigned from the Lockheed Martin job, then the 2 other jobs I had lined up vanished or stalled. After 3 months unemployed I took a job at a local elementary school as an office clerk. The newspaper agreed to have me part time so I am complementing my income with that. I hope as soon as I start getting paid I will be better off than last year.

I went to Rome in November. It was the greatest fun I have had for some time. Little did I know that life would take such a dark spin in the following months.

And from the first, to the last time, the signs
Said 'Stop' - but we went on whole-hearted
It ended bad, but I love what we started.

Parting Gift-Fiona Apple