Lately:

I think I just allowed the biggest, burliest, tattooed dude to live in my basement for the summer. Oh please God, don't let him be some kind of psycho killer!

I've been doing yoga and drinking too much beer.

Listening to a lot of hip-hop and classical music. I don't get it either.

Loving my time with Shannon. Dang woman, you're a good listener. Thanks for the perspective.

Eating a lot of take-out and cooking zero. It's depressing to cook for one. Never been good at it. Out-of-the-pot-and-over-the-sink has never been my thing... Yes, that's how I eat when I am alone. Tables with empty chairs depress me.

Being told to keep going over chicken fingers and messy sandwiches. I don't take that lightly, it is easy to crumble and stay there. Thank you.

Sleeping not very much. Constantly having nightmares. Last night a fellow high-school student shot me in the head. People in the street didn't care I was dying.

Walking a lot with Luna. Enjoying the spring smells.

Planning to move.

Asked to job shadow under a caterer here. I don't even care if I get paid!

Reading Born to Run. I'm glad I took a third attempt at it. Also a book on how to make friends. As I have none. And I probably need them

Creating a summer bucket list. It's going to be an action packed last summer here. 

Telling myself, "I just have to adjust to life without him, and that I will be okay." Adapting to an adverse situation. I could have cancer or no legs. This should be easier.

Trying to be grateful. Failing at it.

Forcing myself to focus on me, and my goals for a change.

Learning to let go of the past. It has always been a challenge.

Fixing my house to sell it in June.

If I've missed telling you that I was leaving in the fall, I am sorry that this is how you found out.

Much love, dear friends.

on books..

I’m watching the Hunger Games tonight with my mister. I can't wait for this stinkin' thing to start! It's been a long time since I've wanted to see a movie this badly. (I was beginning to believe I was passionless) If you haven't read the Hunger Games series, I recommend them.

Book club: I've got my homework cut out for me this month. I'm not into Sci-Fi much. And well, we seem to pick a lot of Sci-Fi novels. Ho-hum. Neil Gaiman's Neverwhere is the selection this month. Something about a man becoming homeless and living beneath London in the sewer alongside angels, and other mythical creatures. AAh, but the book has so many good reviews. Maybe I'll just watch the movie.. hah ... Just kidding. I’ll give it an honest go. In all seriousness, I am thankful for this club; they get me to read books I’d never normally pick up. I’ve enjoyed most of them, so, I’ll stop whining.

I was thinking I should also read Book of Negroes before Wednesday, but, maybe I will just settle with the idea that I've read one of his other books... I'm positive it's no fast read.  600 pages divided by 5 nights equals not likely going to happen.

Enjoy your weekend, my dear friends.

 My new rocket! (not nearly as awesome as the spaceship)