"And what of a title? Surely the title does not make the song, but the song the title."

I just made that up.... It sounded nice.

As to what provides happiness, I must agree, I believe. Friends, as you said, are the natural first choice, but I think your citing of hobbies is extremely important as well. Not simply in enjoying ones self, but I have discovered how much clearer my thinking, and how much better my attitude when I spend my excess time reading rather than youtube-ing. Or even one step further, reading something stimulating, such as LOTR, rather than, say, Twilight. (I assume you have heard of all the swooning teenage girls have done over that particular story). I can't deny that I do enjoy Twilight, but the mind is nurtured so much better by a deeper thought behind the words on the page. Not only reading opposed to computer, however. How much better to immerse yourself in the arts rather than media! There is so much joy to be found in so many different things. I believe I rather understand why you enjoy cross country.

Thank you for your assessment of the otter! I really feel quite flattered. I hope you don't mind the re-naming of this blog. I'm afraid I didn't particularly like the first, although I did pick it. Please feel free to change it at any time.

A snow day, eh? I'm afraid I'm rather jealous. We've been having 30 degree weather down here and it's RAINED TWICE this week. I'm a bit disgusted with the weather.

I really need to go. My parents are telling me to go to bed, but I thought I'd mention that I'm rereading the HP series and am locked in a serious battle of trivia with a friend. Have any good HP trivia questions up your sleeve?

Your friend, as always,
Megan

A. H.E.L.L.O.

Another 'Hi' Enduring Laborious Longevity, and Otters.

I now, out of hypocrisy, perhaps, make my own amends at not posting. It must be said that I simply lacked the motivation (until now) to squeeze from my mind something worthy to be read. We'll see how that turns out, though. (*facetious chuckle*)

Reading the above, it seems quite nasty in character. More amends! Anyway, to respond... Perhaps my happiness flows from good friends, as cliche as it seems. Or from engaging hobbies. Probably from a bit of both. Although, I seem to have abandoned the very emotion associated with one's first Christmases, replaced by new flavors of joy.

An otter seems ideal for you - both being resourceful, clever, courageous, and well-balanced, amongst other traits! Although no name comes to mind that epitomizes an otter manifestation of you.

Congratulations for your Pre-cal homework (I hope these aren't too belated.) Speaking of school, mine took a snow day last Friday, incredible because this hasn't happened since the early elementary years, despite worse snows since then. How is Georgia's weather? And how are you? And how is your reading of late (so oft the sealing question...)?

Abruptly,
Vergil.

What does one put in a title?

Ah Christmas! The grand event of the past no more! I can definitely say that I understand your lackluster experience. I can't say that I can totally empathize, but I do understand. Every year a little bit more of the excitement wanes. I suppose that it is not as dramatic a change for me simply because I still have three close siblings to keep alive the spirit of childhood. Not only that but the happy occasion of their arrival home makes up where Christmas lacks. Although Christmas is different I suppose... Money tight, definitely, and life transitions in full swing. I do hope that I do not compare our respective Christmases unfairly. I wish you all the happiness of next years holiday, new year, and hopefully the excitement of Christmas will show up belatedly at some undisclosed point. In fact, I am certain that one must always find something to take as much joy in as a child does in Christmas. One simply can't live without some kind of happiness to spur imagination. I wonder what you have found as a replacement to the childhood joys.... I wonder what I have found. I shall think on it.

As for your reading, it seems to have done you good. Bayil Ringtail is a superb name. And a vole I believe fairly fitting for one such as yourself. Never having actually seen one however, I cannot vouch for the resemblance, but one would hope it is not too close. I suppose a hedgehog doesn't exactly fit my description. I can't say I've ever been called 'prickly' or even 'cute and cuddly', but then again, perhaps those are not descriptions to be sought after. In fact, I think I'll stay away from the prickly bit. I believe I had thought I'd be an otter. Unfortunately, being the incredibly creative and imaginative person I am, I cannot remember my previous name nor come up with a new one. Suggestions most welcome. In the mean time, I shall think on it.

I seem to have run on. I suppose I'm a bit on the slap-happy side of things. I just discovered that the massive amount of Pre-cal homework I thought all due this week is, in fact, not due until next week, some of which will be done in class. *whew* Needless to say, I'm a tad relieved.

Best wishes as always, and thank you sincerly your offer of unburdening minds and such- it's good to know,
Megan