Better

Hey, Amanda.

What a nice surprise to have a post to read from you this morning. And with good news, too!

I finally feel like I am getting back to normal…I didn’t go to the gym on Sunday, but I also decided not to stay home and nest in isolation. Instead I went out in the 40 degree sunshine (that almost felt tropical…almost) and socialize a little. I went and picked out new eyeglasses, and then went out to lunch. After that I ran errands and got home in the early evening. And I felt better, so happy to have gotten out of a rut. But then yesterday, I was exhausted. As you know I had a delay but couldn’t (didn’t) take advantage of the time to get more sleep and I was wiped out. Honestly though, I could have slept those two hours and still have been tired. So I went through the day tired, caught enough of a second wind after school to not be completely worthless, and then went to bed at 9:15. Today, I feel like much better. So overall that’s good, right? Sunday I was on the mend mentally, yesterday I had a little set back, but today I’m feeling better physically, so it all seems to be getting better. Especially with your good news!

Ultimately, I guess spending time together and having a nice visit is the goal—be it in your neck of the woods or mine. We’ll just have to figure out which works better this summer. I totally understand that we have to consider your work hours in the summer and the fact that you’re a mom and have some family obligations that I do not. That is to say, as much as I would love to have you spend time with me here—for you to see where I live and play—I understand if we have to wait one or a few years to make that happen. If and when we can—woo hoo! As for this summer, whatever we can work out will work for me. It’s just good to know for now that it looks like we will be able to work something out.

Maybe we can chat this week while it’s quiet for you?... I’d like also to ask you about your photography class. (LOVE the photo.) I bought myself a new camera that should be arriving today (though nothing schmancy like yours) (I can’t wait!) and have been thinking of taking a class at the local community college. Lately I feel like everything is a photograph waiting to be taken…and I’d like to learn more. I’d like also maybe to sell some of the great photos I've taken in Europe and Seattle and Boston, which is part of why I want to take a class. Anyway, I’d love to chat about your class and my dreams and our summer visit…

Love you,
Barb