I have to say that I'm as excited to read A Flower's Bloom as I am to read Sarah Carrera, Megan. Your style and characters are always deeper than they first appear, just like the rest of us. That ability to paint in more than two dimensions draws me in every time. Where SC was sweet and supportive through and through, I can feel the idealistic exultations of Jaz crashing upon the rocky shores of indifference, arms-length acceptance, and bitter prejudice, bordering on revulsion. *sigh*

Nobody likes growing their hair out because the in-between stages are so hard to like or even do anything with and that is just about where Jaz is right now in her transition. Good thing she has someone new and someone familiar rooting for her decision every bit as much as she herself is.

I'm a little worried about her pride setting the stage for disappointment where her looks are concerned. There's no telling what the next sessions will do until they are done! She may turn out blue for all we know, hmm? Then again modern cosmetics can work wonders if you can afford them - and she can.

With such a great sister, a supportive staff, and her new BFF, Jaz has a decent support group. I'm thinking that she'll need them, even if Jaz feels that she's finally becoming the person that she always was inside, because wishing for something and getting it are two totally different things. The Cycle, the OB/GYN and mammograms - to say the least - will see to that distinction. Even so, wouldn't it be beyond awesome if it only took three days for real transitions?

A question I'm looking forward to seeing the answer to is, "Why does Justin's acceptance seem matter so much to Jasmine?" After the way he's been acting, he'd have been lucky to get the time of day from me, let alone any respect for his opinion.

Darn it. My bowl is empty 'cause I ate it all up. May I have some more please? 8)

- Lia
Let me take your hand, I'm shaking like milk
Turning, turning blue all over the windows and the floors