Wow. You're really into the Halloween party thing, huh? Good luck with that and on your trip to Indonesia.
Have fun at the dentist.
Meg

Hubby's gone?  Now you can PARTY!  online, at least. 8)

How long is he gone for?  You will just have to keep yourself busy planning the Halloween party while he is gone.

Hubby's gone for 2 weeks.  I told him not to buy me anything, I want to save it for Indonesia.  I've never looked for hairtoys there, maybe I'll find something.  He did bring me a few things from China last year, but they're quite nasty-metal teeth and NOT hairfriendly.  He did, however bring me silk pjs and a few silk dresses.  He's usually in an industrial area where the vendors are, so he really only shops when he gets a chance to visit his aunt.  He wasn't sure he'd be seeing her on this trip.

I have found super great stuff for my party.  I've overspent the budget this month-I'm blaming it on being lonely.

I'm going to be writing back story for our characters and have lyrics for one song.  Maybe I'll write more.  My guitar teacher is willing to help me write the songs.  I want them to sound "otherworldly" so I may need to use unusual chord combos or different instruments.  Who knows.  This is an experiment.  I plan on taking photos documenting the process-decorating and the actual party, of course.

Now...getting to my hairdo.  I'm strongly considering this hat

http://www.greatlookz.com/c=fEHaaytkm0HlmFOIuOoU4Ljnh/product/8VHMKBKOS

also this hat

http://www.fynehats.com/gothic_hats/gothic_top_hat_with_satin_veilin.htm

I've also considered a black veil, but Kambria wants a lot of $$.  I think I'd be more likely to get good use out of the hats.

I'm open to suggestions and ideas - hint hint.  I'm considering a low bun, or even a french twist with one long curl trailing my shoulder.  I figure my hair may be almost 4" longer by the time October gets here.   

This is the dress I'm planning on, and hubby's outfit, too

http://www.nightmarefactory.com/shop.html

You'll have to scroll down to Adult Dark Venus and Velvet Vampire.  If you click on the blue sku it goes into the shopping cart.  I'm accessorising with a black Battenburg lace parasol, fingerless lace gloves and a beaded purse-all from greatlookz.  I'm very happy I found that site.  Oddly enough, they're in AZ so I have to pay sales tax  Oh well.

I've actually started a Halloween 2006 journal to keep track of websites and props and ideas.  I've got the general layout of props and backgrounds written out allready.  Maybe I should become a set designer for scarry movies.  Or a party planner.

Graves? *can perfectly well see Sakina's private little cemetery* You could wear your gorgeous Halloween costume while digging...

*runs as fast as she can*

*raises a cynical eyebrow* I feel I am being mocked. *shifty eyes* lol 

Good to hear that your husband arrived safe & sound in Hong Kong. Tell him to get lots of pix while he's there...and hurry back!

*raises hand* I have a suggestion...

Flowers! For on top of or beside the graves. Dry, dead flowers, of course... 

Your lover returns on the 17th, does he? Only 11 days... not that long in the grand scheme. But I know all too well that to a lonely girl missing her guy, 11 days can seem like 11 years!    Hang in there.

I really like this mousse.  It held my waves without being crunchy.  I tend to get crunch from the gels.

I had an awesome lunch and visit with my 82 year old grandma today.  She's staying w/my parents in the trailer.  I hadn't seen her in 3 years and she's a bit fragile now.  She's had problems with both hips, one had surgery and they won't do the other hip because it will cause more spinal problems and possibly take away her ability to walk.

While we were together sometimes my thoughts would drift to her passing and I felt sad.  For the first time I realized that I'm not sad that she'll die, but sad for my loss.  It made me really cherish the time we spent together today.