A good evening so far - parents are staying away from the hard liquor, drinking beer instead, and getting along. The sun was out, and I opened my blinds to let it in and brighten up the room. Changed bed, clean sheets and pillowcases, very soft and smelling of baby powder. I foresee a good, long sleep tonight, not even yelling to wake me up.
Oh, and did I mention a poem of mine got published in Teen Ink, finally? FIRST PUBLISHED POEM, YAY! :3 I should be getting my free copy of the issue in the mail soon. I am so happy! My goal was to publish one poem before turning 18, and I did it, just 6 days shy of my 18th birthday. Best present ever.

ADD: Maybe I can do the witchy stuff I was planning to do last night, tonight? I'm pretty sure my parents won't be fighting, since they usually don't when drinking only beer; plus, I am feeling really good emotionally. Of course, it's not the same as doing it on Samhain - but why not? I'm in the right kind of mindset for it. I think I will.

In all, I feel pretty blessed this evening.
Very, very, very grateful. :3 :3 :3