It is what it is

Very happy that Matt was home last weekend, enjoyed every minute!  Very sad when he left.  I had a very blue day which thankfully, cleared up in 24 hours.  Worked on getting Amanda's car ready to ship.  Found a place through Lisa Atwell (and Facebook)(her husband, John, works for this company as a long distance transporter) that would ship it from Taylor (enclosed transport) to Santa Anna, CA for 950.00.  Eureka!!!  Arrangements were finished and Otto and I delivered the car, packed to the window bottoms, to Select One Transport in Taylor on Friday.  When chatting with Angel and the receptionist (who use to live in the same area as Amanda just moved from.....North Hollywood and worked in Burbank and knew where Cumpston was), I mentioned that when I retire, I want to write a column (long time dream) about "What Would It Be Like To......." (and one idea I had was) ride in a long distance hauler.  Well, everyone laughed and Angel asked if I had ever ...

I am so blue right now.  Matt was here for the weekend and it went like lightening.  I am feeling sorry for myself that my kids are so far away.  I was meant for this.  If I didn't like them that would be different.  That is why I work.  So I can immerse myself and not wallow in self-pity.  It was bad enough that my parents died so young and that I really don't have much of a relationship with my brothers or have any kind of extended family.  I tried but it never went well.  I have a beautiful home, everything I have ever wanted and more, a loving husband, great job (most of the time), a faithful beagle (I think) and some days I am miserable.  I am lucky I can somewhat afford to travel (to see my kids thousands of miles away), have great friends and a  wonderful social circle but I HATE when my children are not around.  I love visiting, love having them here but can't understand why I am so miserable when they/I have to leave. ...

Reflecting back on the almost 2 weeks I spent in California I realize what a great trip I had, how lucky I am and how people are put in our lives at just the right time.  I spent almost an entire week unpacking and putting stuff away for Amanda and Bryce.  After a couple of days, I was able to venture out to their  complex pool, and eventually explore their beautiful neighborhood and city.  On Sunday, we settled in. Monday and Tuesday, I unpacked and put away.  Wednesday, I continued but went to the pool.  By Thursday, I was ready for adventure and both Thursday and Friday I rode the city bus and subway to have lunch in Hollywood with Amanda.  On Saturday we hit IKEA......mistake.  Between renting a U-Haul truck (OMG the hassle of that) and Saturday at any IKEA, we were exhausted.  Sunday, Amanda and I went to the Hollywood Museum and drove to Santa Monica Pier.  So fun but fighting the traffic and people (I swear all of California went ...

I had to look at the calendar and start to figure out the last couple of weeks and pack everything before "that which shall not be named" starts. Finally got to the dentist to get the permanent crown on that was scheduled for the week I went to LA.  One word....ouch.  He is not Mr. Gentle and my mouth really hurts.  Then off to the podiatrist, wish it was a pedi but no, back on meds for an unnamed ughy icky fungus.  Oh well.  Funny reading my time hop today.....Lucy was still making her daily breaks a year ago and I must have been getting ready for my trip to Boston! Spent the day doing errands....bought fabric for my secret table...months away and found the perfect stuff.  Hit Ikea for a few things, Hobby Lobby and Meijer....love the Ford Rd. corridor as long as it is not a Saturday!  Bought a Boston Fern for the family room and got it 1/2 off.  Unfortunately, I left two cards that I needed and paid for at the Ford Rd. Meijer....oh well again....

These days they are just flying by...Bill Waterson, creator of Calvin & Hobbes.  Friday I went back downtown Hollywood for lunch with Amanda and we had delish subs from Jersey Mikes.  Walked around BBB a bit and this time it only took me an hour to get back home as I got off at the right stop instead of 6 stops late.  Feelin' pretty "city" now.  Spent some time at the pool reading.  Did some laundry and talked with Bryce as he was working from home.  When Amanda got home, we cleaned all the broken glass from the car from the door mirror that broke and had pizza for dinner.  A & B worked on hanging pictures.  Saturday they rented a pick up from U-Haul (what an ordeal, we were there before 10:00 and they didn't get to us until nearly 11:00 and tried to tell us that it was not their fault and we still needed the truck back by 3:00 as someone else was on the wait list.  Well too damn bad.  We rented it for 5 hours not 4.  The gr...

Quite unexpected, this trip that is.  After Matt & Dana's shower, Amanda and I spent a week lolly-gagging around at the pool and visiting Greenfield Village, Howell outlets, shopping, downtown Detroit, the like.  On Friday the 26th when it was time for her to fly back, I wasn't ready to see her off, (I never am!).  Worried about the giant move the next day, how they would settle in when they both work, and decided that I would help if I could get a flight out.  Well, I did and here I am.  Spent the week unpacking, trying to get them settled, doing laundry, using the pool, not leaving much.  Yesterday I ventured out on my own, taking the bus and subway down to Hollywood to meet Amanda for lunch.  Missed my stop on the way back and had to take another bus back.  Good thing I had some extra $$ in my pocket.  Can't use debit and the card didn't have enough on it!  Yikes.  Enjoyed the walk through the beautiful neighborhood.  Th...