I almost played Drive last night. I've "learned" up to the jumps. Not sure how well I could re-create it now that I've slept, but I would like to think that I could make it through. Most of my problems while playing last night were sticking problems, but as we continued, I got better at that and now my main problem is keeping track of where I am in the sequencing. That's improvement, right?
I need very much to do a good job at something right now. My only success lately has been that soup. The ham was very strong tasting, so instead of fighting it, I encouraged it. I added onion, garlic, 1/3 cup lemon juice, coriander and a little oregano. Plus I chopped up a ton of baby carrots. I also chucked in some noodles on Abbie's request, too. That turned out to be a problem later. They sucked up the remaining broth while we were eating the first helpings. Woops.
Not doing great with the photo project, either. I have a gallery that doesn't work, and I can't figure out how to take it away and start over. And I had some old pictures full of people I haven't met, and had even arranged to show them to Helena last night to identify everyone...but I forgot. Nice, huh?
Abbie has been without her Binky for about a week now. She is re-learning how to deal with everything. It is very exhausting for me. She was always clingy, but now it's just ridiculous. I can't turn without stepping on her. Overall, she seems fine, and doesn't even ask for it in the car anymore. I live in fear of her accidentally coming across one of the old lost ones.
She is very kissy. She comes up and kisses me a ton, and she is also guilty of kissing random "babies" at the store, etc. I always blush and apologize to the other mommies, who have a wide range of reactions, but usually are startled, amused or charmed (even if they are grossed out or just plain horrified underneath it all). Penny has re-scheduled the PAT evaluation for Friday.
Grant has had some very sweet days lately, which relieve me very much. They are little rays of sunshine. He probably needs a haircut.
We've seen Rob, and he's fine. We had dinner with his family Saturday, went to the Science Center on Sunday. I think we have plans to see him Thursday night, too. As for the weekend...I haven't even asked yet. Not like me? Well...I'm not feeling myself lately.
I picked up Michelle and Brandon for practice last night. You know what? I drive like a squirrel when I am not familiar with my surroundings. This is why when I first move somewhere, I don't like to be the driver for a few weeks. I don't want to be up there going, "It's this way! No, wait! That way! What lane do I need?! Did I just miss it? Oh! There it is!" I am just the sort of person who causes accidents.
I also have a new appreciation for fog. We've had lots of it lately. Fog is really amazing and scary. As you approach, things really do just materialize. I haven't experienced consistent, thick fog in years. We get it occasionally in patches, but not this stuff we've had this week. It's kind of beautiful. If it weren't for the driving around in it part, I would really be enjoying it. And even the driving is not bad when I'm alone. It makes me want to drink English tea...and write. But I looked over the stuff I wrote last week and it's not any good at all.
I talked to my parents yesterday. Dad is fine, and might try going back to work today.
Josh is still exercising and sporadically dieting and hoping against hope that this whole police thing will work out. I no longer have feelings on the subject. In consideration of his physical evaluation on the 27th, Josh is moving all his birthday-ing until after it is over. So-looking like the month of February. Although the kids already did get him some presents: some comfy sleeping pants and a soccer ball.
I re-strung the guitar (didn't wind enough wire at the top, I'm sure), and have been playing it a little. A very little. I only know a little. And I can't remember the second chord in Whiter Shade of Pale.
When we were in the car, carpooling to taiko, it came out that Michelle once met ROB! Small world. Hopefully, they can both come out on Thursday.
That's all I've got.
Hope you are well.
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