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Mel and Kae's Craaaaaaazzzzy Blog
Kae hits New Zealand! Spring 2008

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I know

Smithtown, United States

I wasn't expecting you for some reason until tomorrow, but it's as if I felt your arrival. It felt like my heart was stretching for thousands of Miles, I knew you were home- I don't know how else to describe it. I decided to check this today, and here you are.. I hope you've found sleep well. I called your house the other day when I first read about Jamie- I don't know why it feels neccessary to say- but I hope I didn't overstep any boundaries- I just wanted your family to know first hand they have support from this side of the country. My father also did all of that research and has a slew of friends involved in cancer studies- perhaps there truly is something we can do to help. I'm laying the offer on the table. Regardless, I have been practicing quantum thinking again in Jamie's name, and I do believe in it. I love you kae, and am here. I know you have a lot that you're trying to digest, and in case you've forgotten- you can call me in the event of overflow. I'm not telling you that you have to call me, i'm reminding you that I m here if you feel like you need me. night, sleep tight- Mel

permalink written by  snookyferrit on July 8, 2008 from Smithtown, United States
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speechless

Smithtown, United States

Oh my god angel, I can't believe what i'm hearing. I want to see Jamie right now and bear hug him and give him all my good energy. I'm so sorry you have to deal with this so far away. Whatever you need, whatever your family needs, and especially whatever Jamie needs- whatever I can give. I wish I could be there for you, and make it better. Don't forget that I am here- somewhere in there is a smile I know I can bring out of you. I'm unsure of how your family would feel hearing from me, so please, send them my love and support- and remember- you have had that from me from the start. Love you snook, please keep in touch

-Mel

permalink written by  snookyferrit on July 2, 2008 from Smithtown, United States
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bad news

Auckland, New Zealand

Hey you,

I don't have much time to write, I'm just letting you know that all is well in the southern hemisphere. I fly to Fiji tomorrow and I'll be there for a week. I'm not as excited as I should be though...Fiji will be cool but I'm eager to get home. I got some bad news 2 days ago...Jamie (my brother) has Hodgkin's Lymphoma, cancer of the lymph nodes. It's apparently the most curable form of cancer (80-90% get cured) and he is determined to beat it, which is awesome. It's just scary because he's only 27 and the cancer is already a Stage 3, perhaps Stage 4 (there are only 4 stages). I found out via e-mail, which kinda sucked majorly and resulted in hysterical sobbing, but my friends here have been really supportive and I've been in contact with my family for the last couple days and they seem optimistic and have helped calm me down/reassured me that I don't need to rush home. Jamie starts chemo on Monday and will probably have to have it every 2 weeks for 6 to 8 months, which will be grueling, but hopefully effective. I'm planning on visiting him a lot this summer...I just can't fucking believe he has cancer. I have complete faith that he can recover from this...it's just a scary reminder that we shouldn't take our loved ones for granted I guess. Anyhoo, I have to go now, but I just wanted to let you know what's going on. Goodnight, sleep tight, ferrit girl.

Love,
Kae

permalink written by  snookyferrit on June 29, 2008 from Auckland, New Zealand
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What to say..

Smithtown, United States

Thanks for the CD- but I am not ready to hear things that hit so close to home yet. I appreciate the pics of your school and the mountains- and it was nice to see your handwriting again. As far as the CD goes, i'll listen to it when ready. Love you, hope all is well. Mel

permalink written by  snookyferrit on June 27, 2008 from Smithtown, United States
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hey you

Smithtown, United States

I did receive your package, the pictures are beautiful. I'm sorry I can't write much, I stole the comp. from amanda and pep.. they're crazy and sisnging the power of love.. ummmm.. anyway... hahaha.. well.. sounds like you're having a great time.. My sisters and I used to sleep with these glow worm toys when we were kids, so that's actually a realy cool story to me.. I wish I had more time to write.. but I felt like telling you how much I love and miss you tonight.. so, hopefully i'll hear from you soon.. have a blast.. night sleep tight angel,

mel

permalink written by  snookyferrit on June 22, 2008 from Smithtown, United States
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Last week in Dunedin!

Dunedin, New Zealand

I don't have much time, but I wanted to let you know that I got your last messages and I'm thinking of you. I think that's awesome that you're helping your scars go away...is the cream working? Maybe that's something I should think about too. I think it would be therapeutic for both of us.

So, this is the start of my last week in Dunedin, or half-week rather since I'm probably leaving on Thursday...after this I'm going to be borrowing a friend's car to travel until the 28th...then I fly to Auckland, spend a couple of days with Hannah, and leave NZ the 30th. This means I have to not only relearn how to drive a stick, but also get used to driving on the left side of the road. Urgh.

I know, leave it to me to be Amanda Palmer with long blonde hair. The only thing though is that it's not so long anymore...I got bored and cut it. It's about at my shoulders, and it's weird...my hair hasn't been this short since I was in the 1st grade. It's easier to manage though, which is nice. :)

Well, the library is closing soon, so I should probably go. I miss you too. Have you gotten that thing that my gut is telling me might come in the mail yet? Just checking. ;) Love you, ferrit girl, and talk to you soon.

~Kae

permalink written by  snookyferrit on June 15, 2008 from Dunedin, New Zealand
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On the radio

Smithtown, United States

I woke up compelled to reach out to you this morning.. I actually just jumped out of bed and begged meg to borrow her computer, lol.. I love you and miss you kae.. I wish I could hug you right now..

permalink written by  snookyferrit on June 13, 2008 from Smithtown, United States
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done with school!

Dunedin, New Zealand

Sooo, I had a dream two nights ago that you received something in the mail from me...I mean, it was just a dream...but my gut's telling me it might come true between June 13 and 18. So yes...let's hope my gut knows what it's talking about. :P

I am so sorry again for not letting you know earlier...the decision was made really spontaneously at the beginning of mid-semester break when I didn't really have access to computers, and then once I got back it wasn't such a new thing anymore compared to everything we did in tasmania/australia, and it just kind of slipped my mind. And then I got super busy, and you know the rest...it's lame as fuck, but I genuinely wasn't trying to keep the decision from you or hurt you by not dropping the bomb until now. I wouldn't do that to you. You have every right to be upset with me though. Also, I was just curious, what do you mean when you say that you need more time to sink into your space here now that you've found it?

I'm glad to hear that the second car accident wasn't big and scary. People just keep running into you! :(

Meg and Chris are back together?! That hurts my brain but in a good way. How do you feel about it? I know you really like Chris, but were getting to like Mike too...I totally didn't see that coming.

I had my last final today and I think it went well...yay! Now I'm not sure what's happening...I get kicked out of my flat June 19th, and after that I have no idea where I'm going...it'll all work out though. I want to climb a mountain near here, but I have to get a car...it's also winter here, so I have to see if it's possible still. After that I might work on farms or try to go visit Hannah...I hope she'll have room for my big bags, lol.

My friends and I decided that it was wrong for it to be fall here and not have Halloween, so we threw a Halloween party. I was Amanda Palmer again, only blonde and without heels...no one knew who I was, lol. I kept thinking, If I was on Long Island, everyone would know who I was, lol.

So, my latest crazy idea...I really want to get a tattoo to represent my time here and I've been designing it for awhile. The problem is that I have very little money left. Do I spend the money and skimp by for 3 weeks, or do I play it safe? Hm...

Well, I better go eat dinner coz I just finished my final before writing you and I think thinking makes me hungry, lol. I love you and I'll talk to you soon. Sleep tight!

~Kae

permalink written by  snookyferrit on June 10, 2008 from Dunedin, New Zealand
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lolz from NY

Smithtown, United States

I'll be checking my mail. I've been thinking about getting a tat as well. I really want to get one on my arm though, but want the color of my scars to fade. I don't know if I mentioned it to you yet, but i've been using mederma to reduce the size and visibility of my scars.. it costs me 18 dollars a bottle, and I can go through one easily in a week or two, but i'm hoping to be able to wear t-shirts again by next summer. The crazy girl in me says get the tat, the one worried about your financial situation says be careful. Is there any other way of making funds?

As far as settling into my place.. I feel like i've just reached a healthy, happy place- and i've done it on my own. I want to stay that person for good, and am looking forward to more time to work on that before you get back. we're going to have a lot of catching up to do, and since it is unpredictable the way things will be, I want to be sure that I can handle anything. I want to be my own safety net in case of falling. I am so looking forward to seeing your smile, hearing your laugh, and feeling your hugs again. I miss you more than I even realize sometimes. Like right now, I have a lump in my throat.

Things were getting kind of crazy with mike. I will explain when I have more time. There is actually a lot to fill you in on about everything in life. Random thoughts and memories come to mind when I write to you on here, but there's just too much. I'll have to tell you a little bit at a time, i think- and probably over a long period of time. I'll still be filling you in, I think, even months after you're back. But anyway, I am happy and relieved that meg is back with chris. He is good for her, and I think good to have around.

Whaaa? You tried to pull off an amanda palmer with long blonde hair?? gotta' love it. I can't believe it's winter there already? BE careful if you do go mounting climbing- I do want to see you again- preferably in one piece.

I decided to pay for school on my credit card. I need to sign up for next semester soon, and am receiving no help from anywhere so.. I have enough money on it and have a low interest rate because of student banking. I want my grades too, damn it. lol

I have to head out to the verizon store now because my cellphone battery pooped out on me. RIP. So I gotta' go, but I love you too snook. KIT with me, let me know when you won't have a computer anymore. talk to you soon x

Mel



permalink written by  snookyferrit on June 10, 2008 from Smithtown, United States
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you're crazy

Smithtown, United States

I'm glad you're grabbing theses opportunities as they present themselves.. were I in your shoes, I would do the same. You should send me a CD, it's been a long time since I received anything from you, and you know what.. You're neglecting your resources! I will be honest with you, i'm a little frustrated not to have heard about you extending your stay earlier, only because I feel like it's not too hard to get onto a computer and leave a blurb, especially one that significant- Nevertheless, it's done and I still wish you well. I can't believe all the stuff you've done and accomplished over your stay there, and am looking forward to seeing actual pictures.
I'm fine, the second car accident involved a woman in a minivan driving into me while I was parked. We settled outside of insurance, it was more of a financial burden than anything.
I'm glad to hear you think you did well on your psych final! Let me know how you did on the others.
Ooooh yeah, guess who is back together? Meg and Chris.. She and mike broke up yesterday, she got back with chris tonight. I'm like.. whaaaa? awwww :( and YAAAAAAAAAAAAY! all at once.
As far as my change of major goes, we'll see how actual business classes fly, but as far as direction in life goes, I don't think i've ever felt this sure. I'm sure that I want to help people, but i'm sure that I don't want to make money off of it. I'm sure that this direction is something I understand, is fitting of my restless nature, will keep me on my toes and take me to places that i've never been before. I'm excited for it.
I care about you snook girl, and hope you enjoy yourself.. I think it's good that you're traveling more, and hope you have a lot of fun. I think I need more time to sink into my space here now that i've found it. I do wish you regarded me more, with everything we've been through, and everything we talked about before you left- I honestly feel a bit stung. But I can't spend any more energy on it- so i'll leave it here on this blog, and continue on with my life tomorrow.
Pep needs her computer back, so i've got to go. Real quick, I can't believe you dropped acid.. what was that like? I love you too, you've been in my thoughts and dreams as well. Gnight sleep tight beautiful- hugs from NY

Mel

permalink written by  snookyferrit on June 9, 2008 from Smithtown, United States
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