I made it to the gym this morning, which is a not-so-small victory. A quick sprint on the treadmill, 15 minutes of crunchcrunch, 7 fast miles on the bike, lots of weights and stretching. I need a nap. (I guess I can do that at work?)
I love the second song on the new Flaming Lips. The Princey squeals and gasps and screams made me smile this morning. I love the first song too. (Yeahyeahyeahyeahyeahyeahyeah...) OK, the whole thing is pretty great. And so is the new Calexico. And all the new stuff I bought last night. Music music music.
I need a bigger iPod.
Talked to the poops the other night, after playing phone tag for weeks and weeks. She's in northern Idaho working on her summer internship, jumpstarting the social responsibility program for a bigbig company. ("It's a really beautiful part of the country. I would totally live here, except, well, it's northern Idaho." "Hmm, yes, minor detail...") We caught up, I filled her in on my foibles and new plans and heartaches and frustrations. One thing I love about her is her ability to cut through the shit like no one else: "Eh, you don't need that kind of baggage anyway." (Which is so true, though it would be nice if someone would help hold mine.)
I'm thinking a lot about the funeral on Saturday. Who I'm going to see there, if I'll drive down alone. Seems like I will. I guess that's OK.
I've decided to stay off the grid for a bit. Just general quietness and, specifically, no IM. It's been distracting me lately, taunting me even, and bringing out my obsessive tendencies. I don't have the energy for that, or for failed communication efforts. I probably would love to hear from you, though. (And if I've talked to you or attempted to recently, I almost definitely do.) So, you know where to find me if you want to.
Posted by thevieve at June 8, 2006 9:12 AMYou'll see me there... yes, it's gonna be hard but we need that time to say goodbye and reminisce... There were so many good times. You won't be alone... Haven't seen you in so long and am looking forward to it.
Posted by: moonshine on June 8, 2006 1:20 PMYep, Patty will be there (I am so very looking forward to seeing her...), and you won't be alone in the car, because I will be your shotgun. We will try to have a somewhat upbeat trip, I trust your tune-age, bring the beats. Let's make it a goal to have a good laugh before we get there, a belly ache laugh. I've been thinking a lot about it, too. Preparing myself for the emotional tsunami that will most likely be my Saturday. I'm going to need a good..something when the day is over. Probably a big bear hug. Or a drink. Or some pancakes. Or all three.
Posted by: Emily on June 8, 2006 9:12 PM