Interrupted

My Life Thus Far
2016-05-31 05:52:37 (UTC)

Like Hitting The Reset Button

Despite waking up what felt like every hour on the hour last night, I felt pretty good today. I was totally paranoid that I was going to oversleep again. I can't remember the last time that happened (before yesterday), but of course my worst fear was that it was going to happen two days in a row! It didn't. I woke up on my own about 20 minutes before my alarm went off. So, as solid start to my Memorial Day.

For reasons unknown to me, Allison added me to the schedule even though originally I would have been off. It really wasn't busy enough to warrant the number of associates working, so I managed to barter my way out of work a couple hours early. I really did put my all into it while I was there. Really, there was no other way to make the time go by faster. All I could think about was getting outside, it was a beautiful day.

Snookums and I had already decided before I left for work that as soon as I got home, we were taking the kids to Old Fort Townsend State Park. As far as state parks go, it really doesn't have a whole lot to offer as far as amenities. But when it comes to natural beauty, it's got that in spades. Snookums admitted that it's one of his favorite parks, and for that I'll go there every single day if he wanted to. Anything to get him outside, enjoying nature without me feeling like I'm constantly dragging him.

On our way to the park we stopped at the Chimucum Corner Farmstand. I've driven past this little store hundreds of times, but have never stopped in. Partly because they have some unusual hours (closing early), and partly because I wasn't really sure what they sell. Pretty much everything from groceries to farm equipment. A little of everything in between. Anyway, Snookums pulled into the gas station across the street and I convinced him it was a better idea to go to the farmstand. It was right up my alley. Snookums on the other hand, struggled to find the crap he usually eats from gas stations (taquitos, burritos, corndogs, etc. Basically disgusting heart attack inducing junk). I kindly suggested he try one of their sandwiches. He balked at the price (because it cost more than a 2/$1 gas station burrito), but he ended up liking it so much, he stole half of Kiki's sandwich! I'd say that was a win. I found s bunch of fruit (mangoes, peaches, and nectarines), white kombucha (which was BOMB), and sprouted raw pumpkin seeds. I was a happy girl.

I was hoping on our beach walk we'd be able to visit the old abandoned house and do a little more exploring. Alas, it wasn't to be. The owners of the little beach shanty next door were there, and their dog started barking at us while we were still at least 500ft down the beach. There was no way we could get any closer. Which was a shame. I wanted to ask them about the house. If they knew the owners... heck, if they're the owners... maybe some history about the place. Snookums isn't the least bit interested in the house, but I am. I feel drawn to it.

We had Thai at Khu Larb for dinner. It was basically the only place in Port Townsend that was still open at 7:30pm. That whole town closes at 6pm it seems. I got the stir fried tofu cashew again, only this time I got thin rice noodles instead of steamed rice. It was so good. Kiki and Keenan shared with me, and they loved it too. I want to branch out and try some of the other things on the menu, but when I find something I love, I tend to stick with it. I fear the disappointment of ordering something I won't like.

A quick inventory on how I'm feeling (mentally and physically). I'm a little tired. That's to be expected at 11:15pm. My ankle hurts a little. I twisted it slightly during our hike, but I can tell from experience it will be fine by morning. Twisting ankles is just one of my many hobbies. If only they made Chaco sandals with the kind of ankle support my hiking boots offer... yeah, I know that's not possible. Otherwise they wouldn't be sandals! My hip isn't hurting... yet. It always waits until I try to lay on my side (my fav sleeping position, of course), so I know that's coming shortly. My back is hurting beyond the normal level of hurting I've come to accept as my norm. This is entirely due to my period. Which started right at the end of our hike. It was pretty decent timing, really. I wasn't mad. I just want to get it over with. I always feel better the day after my period starts. Like hitting the reset button on my moods and emotions. Mentally, I'm solid. Nothing is nagging at me at the moment. Sweet respite. Give it time though, I'll find something to obsess about.

I'm still on the Facebook hiatus. Aside from really missing a few people I don't see as much of (if any) on Instagram, I have no desire to reactivate. The thought of it makes me anxious and a little sad. I didn't realize how much stress Facebook was adding to my life until I eliminating it. I think being bombarded with the unsolicited opinions of over 3,000 people was getting to me. As tolerant as I am of differing views and opinions, I get tired of defending my own, and challenging those with skewed outlooks. Genuinely ridiculous shit shouldn't be ignored. But really, I don't need to be the one always going to bat for the more marginalized. It's too much on me. I deal with enough of that in the real world. Let others fight the cyber battle for awhile. Or forever. I haven't decided yet.




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