Update
Unfortunately I haven’t been reading much of the “Little Big Encyclopedia of Runes”. I slipped up… I got depressed again and started drinking and smoking. I really miss home. I miss all of my friends (especially you Joan), I miss my mom and my brother (I miss mom and us hanging out and watching Farscape or Smallville… I miss Collin and I playing Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles… I miss all three of us playing Pokemon or Harvest Moon: Rune Factory on my mom’s bed), I miss Dewey, Ressie, Alicia (RIP), Mario (RIP), and the mouse. I miss it all. Don’t get me wrong, it is wonderful here. Food always in the fridge, Japanese stuff out the wazoo, I have a brand new 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid, I am having a room custom designed… but it’s not home yet.
Susan likes to drink… which is I guess one reason I fell back into it. I don’t have a job yet, I am bored all day, and when I see Sus drunk… well, I like forgetting that this is my permanent home for now.
The other morning I ordered “Taking Up the Runes” by Diana Paxson (It’s the book you use Joan) because I like the layout and from what I had read of it… I like the tone. I hope it can help me focus. Also, until my handmade runes get here, I ordered some runes online (sodalite… for insight and combining the conscious and unconscious mind). I really hope these things will get me back on track.
I have always felt connected to runes and want to learn the history, mythology, literal meaning, and the magickal meaning of them so that I may incorporate them in everyday life. I also hope that being here in Hawaii will give me a new sensation of the energy around us and help my experience with the runes be a strong one.
Oh, and by the way Joan, if you have an extra copy of the book I would love to read it (if you do, should I send you my address).
I could have sent you my copy of the rune book – I’m getting rid of a Lot of my stuff (more on that later).
When did Alicia die? And Mario? I didn’t know that. How did you get a brand new car? I hope it doesn’t kill your credit.
It’s really hard to break addictions when you’re in ‘civilization’… especially when you’re also removed from family and friends.
What are you doing with your room? I want details.
Also, I think I still have your address written down, but messaging it to me would be good, too
Your gonna get rid of the rune book??? When you move out west, will you still continue your rune study?
Mom and I aren’t 100% sure Alicia is gone. Two weeks ago, mom called and said that Alicia had run away… she still hasn’t returned
Mario passed away about a month ago 
Yeah, I got’s a new car 
Susan bought it for me so it won’t mess with my credit… it’s completely paid off. I’ll take pics and send them to you.
Yea, it’s really hard breaking those addictions when I only have Sus… I am trying again though. Wish me luck.
My room has a bamboo Japanese theme. As soon as it’s done I will take pics… it is too epic to describe! I think my favorite thing is gonna be the faucet on my sink… it’s shaped like a bamboo reed!
My address here is 808 Komomala Dr, Hilo HI, 96720.
I should be getting Taking Up the Runes tomorrow so I will also start posting rune related stuff, but I am def. gonna use this blog as half regular blog (so as to keep you updated with my life) and half rune blog. Oh, and if you have any magickal books you don’t want, maybe you could send them my way ;P
So, do you still study runes on a regular basis (like are you gonna use this blog as a personal blog, rune blog, or both?)
Love ya!
PS- Say hi to everyone for me
I probably won’t get rid of my rune book, but if it were going to You I would no problem. Yes, I’ll still study runes to some extent, but most of my studies will be carried out just day to day, living on the land and learning to listen to the trees and grasses and soil where I’ll be making my home. I have a feeling that’s going to be a lot more important than any particular runes.
I hope Alicia comes back… hey, I still have your GameCube. Should I try to get it back to Collin somehow? I’m sorry Mario passed
Feel free to post about quitting addictions on here – I’m sure we can both help each other
The room sounds awesome. I really like the way bamboo looks, feels, and sounds… I hope it’s relaxing and healing for you once it’s done! Thanks for posting the address. I’ll write soon.
I’ll probably post on here as part rune part personal, mostly just stuff I want to share with you. I’ll still be keeping my main blog at joanjr.blogspot.com, so I don’t really need to post Everything here – just stuff for you and me
Love you Dunc.