Survived

Whew... the parents came and went without incident. Of course, sarahcarotte wowed them with her culinary ways, although my mum is still unnerved by my cat Newton (she's never liked pets). They loved the new place and they even semi-approved my thoughts on buying a car (they usually tell me that I shouldn't waste my money on frivolous things).

The only thing that worries me is that my mum started going through my "philosophy" books until I steered her over to the storytelling books. My dad looked slightly alarmed at the sight of the altar with the candles, tarot cards, and the pentagram, but he said nothng. sarahcarotte laughed saying that they probably think that it's her stuff, which is completely laughable since she is a devout Christian.

The Christmas holidays may contain an uncomfortable conversation with my parents. If they ask, I certainly won't lie about being Pagan, but's a topic I've been dodging with them for awhile. I just don't want them to worry needlessly.