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My Life Thus Far
2016-03-22 08:08:50 (UTC)

The Worst Has Subsided

I went to the gym for the first time in I don't know how long! I felt compelled to. I didn't double my steps like I though about doing (I might have if it hadn't been raining. I don't do walks in heavy rain), but I got a good workout in, and I'll do it again tomorrow.

Gen will be flying in tomorrow night. I don't know why I thought she would have copious amount of time to spend with me. I guess I temporarily forgot that she's here to plan and attend her dad's memorial. Not to mention she's got so many friends and family members that want to see her. It must be nice to be so loved. I feel like there's maybe 5 people on the planet who actually give a shit about me (outside of Snookums and the kids). I'm mostly okay with it... until I see how loved and uplifted other people are by the people surrounding them. And then here I am, on an island of my own making. With little to no desire to actually reach out. So, I'll be grateful for a little time carved out for coffee, and a chance to catch up. I can't believe it's already been almost a full year since my trip to Hawaii. It doesn't feel like it's been that long.

My dad is coming to live with us for awhile. Yeah, I was just as shocked by it myself. I couldn't believe it as we talked about it. It's actually something I've wanted for awhile. Despite our differences, I love having him around. The kids love having him here, and Snookums admires him. I won't get into all the details, because it's his life, but something happened with his job (a minor infraction, really). His union is trying to get him reinstated, but there's a mile of red tape, and they're dragging their feet with his unemployment claim. He can't afford to live in San Diego anymore. He left a post on my page asking if I'd be okay with him visiting next month, which led into what all happened. So, he's coming here to start over. He's wanted to for a long time, but something always kept him in California. This is his way out. As uncomfortable as it is, it's his way out. Currently he's liquidating most of his belongings, and he expects to come up some time next month. I can't wait! I think more than anything, I'm looking forward to having someone to go hiking with. He's into that sort of thing.

I have another day off tomorrow. My voice is making a comeback, but I'm glad I have one more day to let it fully strengthen. I think I'm out of the woods, though. It's over. I functioned pretty well today, it was hoarse and crackly, but there. So by Wednesday I should be all better! I still have a bit of a cough and post nasal drip, but the worst has subsided.




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