The best way to fall asleep... 2002-08-21

I'm tossing and turning on the futon in my living room. There's a knock on the front door, and there she is. Standing on my porch with a pixie grin and a wink.

She walks through the door and straight into my arms. Just like the goddamn Snuggle Bear.

"Don't move," she whispers. And hugs me harder.

Never, is what I'm thinking. Just her and I hugging until the universe ends.

I woke up this morning with my arms wrapped around a pillow. Sure, I felt a little awkward, but what the hell. That thought was the best way I've ever fallen asleep.