Fish of Past and Present

Had a great time last night hanging out with old friends.
Learned a new and successful way to bowl.
It was refreshing and comforting to see some of these faces after so long.

I'm excited to say that everything is basically on track for my grand return to FIU. The IRS needs to get it together - damn it! Apparently you can't reach a human being when calling the IRS. Anyway, all that is left for me to do is pay.

I went running two nights ago and I was pleased with my progress. I haven't done crossfit in practically a month, but my endurance is still there. Thank goodness. I know that running isn't going to be enough, but for now it is better than sitting at home.

I've been lazy and stopped reading my book - books in general. Kinda lost focus for a bit. I didn't want to deal with it anymore - needed a small break. I was tired of analyzing and searching for the history - it's exhausting.

I also stopped reading Eat. Pray. Love. because I'm in the love part and it makes me want to barf. I'm not quite ready to experience her happily ever after. Nope, not at all. Right now I only want to hear about independent women surviving this cruel, cold world.

I'm working on week 2 of operation extraction. An operation begun a great many times, but never completed - until now. I need this kind of cleansing because I am moving back into the lion's den. Where everything is too close for comfort, where every red car may be his and so on and so forth.

These last 6 months out of that area, out of my house and being on my own has been crucial to my sanity. It's going to be about keeping a busy schedule and being proactive.

On a side note: Today is 2 very special people's birthday. One I have known for years and years and I'm lucky enough to call her my friend. She's actually more like a sister really <3 The other I did not know for very long, but it was hard to not love the guy. Unfortunately, he is no longer with us, but he is missed immensely by his family and friends. I know that where ever he is, he is watching and protecting his family. He is most certainly proud of his brothers and the path they each have chosen.

Tip: Give a loved one a hug today.

namaste.