Home for the Holidays

I slept over 12 hours last night. I think it's the most I've slept all year! I am so used to being awakened by an alarm clock or a dog. I feel so refreshed it's unbelievable.

Columbus, Indiana is utterly breathtaking in that "small town home" feel, as always. I mean, SMALL town! Like there are people here who think they've never met a gay person in their lives. When I check in at the desk, because it says I'm from California, they want my autograph. It's total insanity. We live in such a bubble in Los Angeles. We have no idea what the rest of the country is really like.

I spent the day getting some last minute Christmas shopping done. Then met up with my dad, step-mother and step-brother for a great home cooked dinner and baking Christmas cookies while watching A Christmas Story and the Frosty, The Snowman TV special. LOL

My father and I are REALLY getting along. I am so glad I came out this summer to try to fix whatever problems we've had over the last few years. While we were shopping, I was doing everything from imitating Barbra Streisand to saying, "Okay, that shirt is way gayer than I will ever be!" and he was laughing hysterically. I haven't seen my father laugh in a very, very long time, much less over something I've said. It's really good to have him back.

I will not be on the computer for Christmas Eve or Christmas Day so I wanted to take this opportunity to wish all of my readers, my friends, my family -- you're all one in the same -- a very, very happy holiday. Your support through the past year has meant more than you will ever know. It's been a rough one with a lot of lessons learned, but I feel this Christmas that my spirit and my faith have been renewed. I feel 21 again. Maybe even 18. I hope Christmas brings out that spirit of youth, hope and optimism that dreams do come true, in all of you as well.

Joy!