Woke up around 5AM to the glorious sound of rainfall and thunder. It let OUT!!! Over and inch in a very short amount of time. I eventually settled back into before for a few hours. My dogs decided it was a good idea to chase squirrel in the rain and mud. They were drowned dirty rats. I got up to it still raining and gloomy. I could tell this would be a good day. I took a little drive and tried to float away a couple of times.
A single plan for the day, go to the campus museum. Not that I’m not there fairly often anyways, but Teddy really was excited about the rocks and the dinosaurs. The curator and I have sort of become friends so she was expecting. I think she liked having a familiar face around. I arrived before they did so we chatted for about 20 min. Nice young lady. What am I talking about, she is a baby at 31. I heard Teddy & cut the conversation short. He was blown away. It was a great time. Everyone was impressed with my fathers exhibit. Teddy had a real good time. It was certainly a good time.
Met them for lunch afterwards. The bloody marry I had was basically a meal in itself. Bloody marry bar? I’m not a big fan but my mother and brother made them look good. I honestly ordered on just for all the snacks that came along with it. Bacon. Green bean. Okra. Cheese. Sausage. Onions. Shrimp. Hell, I should have not ordered a meal after that. I only ate half of my fried green tomato BLT.
After lunch I went home for a little while and found myself in a bad fog of loneliness. I decided to go see a friend for drinks. She lifted my spirits and convinced me that happiness was a burrito from Taco Bell. I will not argue that. It was happiness
After the burrito I FaceTimed and got pissed. In turn, I got drunk. It wasn’t a good evening. But it was illuminating. I’m seeing things with fully open eye for the first time in years. The veil has been lifted. I am more aware of my surroundings. An understanding has settled upon me. I did my best and cooked some Mongolian beef. Cooking is therapy.
Woke up on the fourth in a funk over the prior nights BS. I laid on the couch stewing. Lots to stew upon. I’m glad it was overcast. The sun is oppressive. Pretty sure I woke up a little bit crazy. I was not someone anyone would want to be around. Toxicity. Lady at HEB asked if I was okay. lol
For brunch I made myself a sandwich. Avocado Mayo mix, tomatoes, bacon, egg, cheese & hash browns. Side jalapeño. It was delightful.
My brother came by while I was making some hot sauce. You would have thought he was dying. Was it that potent in here? I didn’t think so. He helped me with some shrubs I needed to trim. It required me get on a ladder with a power tool and I didn’t trust doing it on my own. It was a simple task for him. He did bring some local beer which I was thankful for.
I tried to make a trip to my mothers for burgers and the weather turned. It got dark. I felt it in my bones, rain was on the way. It f***ing let out. Had an inch in 20 min. I couldn’t clearly see across the street. I had a river in my yard. A lake. It was insane!!! I needed it. Restore some sanity!!! It’s always a mood booster. Glad I didn’t clean the floors.
Once it gave up I went to my mother to be with the family. My other parents showed up. I talked to my other dad for hours. Made my f***ing evening. These two raised me part time. Great talking. My brother made some hot dogs and burgers. I don’t know how anyone could eat hot dogs after watching thing competition this afternoon. America!!!
Hope everyone had a happy 4th of July. Mine ended up being a lot of fun. I stayed long enough for fire works and made it out quickly enough to avoid traffic. Good times with the kids. Love them. Real morale boasters. Cheers, folks.
En Fuego 