Some day I am going to lose my dogs. When I met Sarah, she had two kids (the youngest in diapers) and two fabulous Border Collies from the actual border between England and Scotland. Now, she has pre-teens on her hands. And Tori and Gwen have both gone on. Within 10 days of each other. Last week.
Sarah is not sentimental. She says is feels strange. And she says the kids are sad. Me, I was practically sobbing in my chalk. Last night wasn't the best night anyway, but damn. Hard news. I know they are now pain free. But when it comes time to deal with my now-aging brood, I will be a wreck. And that is simply guaranteed.
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There are humans who seem damaged to me and I can't figure out why. Having a brain to do almost anything and settling for a low-level job. Even after the education only an American law school can provide would never cross my mind. Living in a tiny apartment so that you don't have to strive isn't on my list either. Nor is going half-way across the country and not taking someone with to share the experiences. Nor is not taking photos. I guess I am not a minimalist. And it might also explain why I'm not very good at any one thing. Different strokes, I guess.
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I love IM. I love being pinged by someone who hardly knows me and found me on the Internet and engaging in a two-hour discussion that involves politics, regional geography, and beer. That was a pleasant surprise last night.
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My sister is gone now. Back to Phoenix. Where she loves it. And I am left wondering why it is that I worry about her and she worries about me. We know each other really well. And we also have perspective. That's a unique combination.
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I go from being bored to overwhelmed pretty quickly. It's a strange phenomenon that I cannot quite understand yet.
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I can't seem to find my way clear of the yard projects. It's the right weather for them now. I guess it's true that if you live with something long enough you get used to it. I really needed to get some of this stuff done before Summer set in, but then we had all that rain. I guess I have to buckle down and do it. But not on Saturday. Saturday I am going to ride with the Divas.
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Naps are highly underrated. I am at my mental end right now. I needed a break and I took one, but it wasn't enough. I am glad that there are naps. I wish I had taken one an hour ago.