I mean, technically, sure. He's got a bit of a wandering eye, though.

Oh boy.

Finally, I am just irritated that I'm sick. Running a fever for a couple of days now, but I just have a little cough and a tickle in my throat. So I feel fine-ish, but I'm exhausted and my skin hurts. I want to do all the things! But no energy. Bleh.

Second, I feel guilty for not being there, so I keep thinking I should go grab my laptop and set it up in the living room, but that's work and I need to get better. But it's only a little laptop... Only a little editing. As a treat.

First, I hope he does well. He's a good bean, and he's been watching me do this for years, so my books should be in good hands.

I mean, you *can* technically, but the consequences kinda suck.

That's why I said a million, not a billion. Duh.

A million dollars?

Anyway, my grandpa's birthday would have been tomorrow.

My husband tries, and I love him for it. He doesn't make it a spectacle, he just does silly little things to keep me cheered up. It helps. But my birthdays are AT BEST quiet affairs. I hope this one is peaceful.

The biggest birthday party I had as a kid was while my grandpa was in the hospital when I turned 5. The loneliest was in 8th grade when I was finally allowed to invite friends and nobody showed up. The absolute shittiest was when I turned 20. And I almost stopped myself from having more at 21.

I also changed the paperback covers to glossy, because I'm having texture issues with the matte finish Amazon uses. It doesn't feel nice in my hands after a few years. That's probably just a me thing, but in case it's not - you're welcome. lol

Yep, I noticed the date. (Holdover from being a social media moderation specialist, probably)

I think I went on that one once, about 25 or so years ago, and declared that particular fear conquered. Never had an urge to try it again. lol

Not even surprised. That place has always been a bit janky.

I love this list, it all makes sense in the context of the world and really informs the way you played. Thank you for sharing! (My eyes are still sore from all the crying I did yesterday by the way.)

Neither will we.

Don't know if I should thank you (and the group) or curse you for that. lmao

Yours was my first POV of the series, so I DO thank you for introducing me to the rest. I'm really looking forward to Sunday, no matter how it all ends.