Day to Day
You know what the worst possible thing is in South Florida during the summer? You're AC going out.
Story of my life in this house. Our AC goes out about 4 times a year. In the winter, not a big deal, we usually have the windows open anyway, and it's a pleasure to get the fresh air. But come August 15, the air going out, never good. I have an awesome fan which kept me cool, but Justin wasn't as lucky. Minus having to wake up at 6:30, it was in a sweaty mess. Not jealous. I ran some errands, got clothes to the dry cleaners and sent a care package to the new baby up in Chicago, and then off to my grandparents. Time for a background session.
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Background Story - Grandparents Side
My grandparents (mom's parents) went on a cruise in Great Britain, and my grandmother fell and broke her shoulder. They cut their cruise short and came home a day or two early and went to see a doctor. Among mixed opinions, they decide to not have surgery and they're hoping that it heals. Among a 10 day process, we all try to get to see my grandparents, to their refusal we don't go. My grandmother explodes on my brother and mom saying they're not reliable and dependent and are deeply hurt.
Background Story - Grossmayer Side
Pretty similar to the grandparents side, except we called all the time doing our best and were constantly shut down from any effort of trying to see them. You can only hear "no" so many times.
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Of course there's a lot more detail to it, but that's the gist.
That being said, I went to have dinner with my grandparents tonight. I was not part of the wrath that was unleashed on my mom and Justin because they remember my phone call of concern for my grandmother. After hearing of the lashing, I was really upset with my grandparents and their lack of logic for the matter. Going to dinner tonight was a lot of me biting my tongue and holding anger back. I've been trying to be better about being straight forward with people, and once you get used to it, holding back is really tough. I managed and the night went fine.
There's still a major rift in the family. It's noticeable. And it's such a shame because I've finally started getting close with my aunt and uncle on the side, something that hasn't been true for the last 5-7 years. And as much of a pain in the ass as my grandparents could be, it was something that was truly consistent. Every dinner conversation/movie date/car ride would always be just about on par, whether I wanted to be or not. I'll slide grandparent updates in every once and a while because I'm sure this isn't over yet, especially if the doctor is wrong and my grand mother needs surgery. Then we're in for a treat.
After the grandparents house for dinner, I came home and watched Weeds with Jess, Greg, and Neil. Good episode, and you can get the feel that the writers are striving to get the old Weeds back which is good. After that Jess and Greg left, and I am here writing this.
Speaking earlier of consistency, I wanna talk a little bit about Jess in this category, because in the last two years or so, she has been the most consistent thing in my life, and there aren't words I can express to thank her for that. Some may think she's a home wrecker (Moes copy wrote the name before we could...), but she's been one of the best friends I could ever ask for. Through thick and thin in my life, and a few really dick comments of my own, she has always kept me on track and has been the one person that I have really been able to talk to and be myself around. Whether it was a 4AM talk or a random trip to MGM (hollywood studios), or sitting sick on the couch, we've never had a bored moment that TrueBlood couldn't fix. Thanks Jess, I really can't express what you mean to me.
And on that note, Good night.
-Seth
Story of my life in this house. Our AC goes out about 4 times a year. In the winter, not a big deal, we usually have the windows open anyway, and it's a pleasure to get the fresh air. But come August 15, the air going out, never good. I have an awesome fan which kept me cool, but Justin wasn't as lucky. Minus having to wake up at 6:30, it was in a sweaty mess. Not jealous. I ran some errands, got clothes to the dry cleaners and sent a care package to the new baby up in Chicago, and then off to my grandparents. Time for a background session.
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Background Story - Grandparents Side
My grandparents (mom's parents) went on a cruise in Great Britain, and my grandmother fell and broke her shoulder. They cut their cruise short and came home a day or two early and went to see a doctor. Among mixed opinions, they decide to not have surgery and they're hoping that it heals. Among a 10 day process, we all try to get to see my grandparents, to their refusal we don't go. My grandmother explodes on my brother and mom saying they're not reliable and dependent and are deeply hurt.
Background Story - Grossmayer Side
Pretty similar to the grandparents side, except we called all the time doing our best and were constantly shut down from any effort of trying to see them. You can only hear "no" so many times.
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Of course there's a lot more detail to it, but that's the gist.
That being said, I went to have dinner with my grandparents tonight. I was not part of the wrath that was unleashed on my mom and Justin because they remember my phone call of concern for my grandmother. After hearing of the lashing, I was really upset with my grandparents and their lack of logic for the matter. Going to dinner tonight was a lot of me biting my tongue and holding anger back. I've been trying to be better about being straight forward with people, and once you get used to it, holding back is really tough. I managed and the night went fine.
There's still a major rift in the family. It's noticeable. And it's such a shame because I've finally started getting close with my aunt and uncle on the side, something that hasn't been true for the last 5-7 years. And as much of a pain in the ass as my grandparents could be, it was something that was truly consistent. Every dinner conversation/movie date/car ride would always be just about on par, whether I wanted to be or not. I'll slide grandparent updates in every once and a while because I'm sure this isn't over yet, especially if the doctor is wrong and my grand mother needs surgery. Then we're in for a treat.
After the grandparents house for dinner, I came home and watched Weeds with Jess, Greg, and Neil. Good episode, and you can get the feel that the writers are striving to get the old Weeds back which is good. After that Jess and Greg left, and I am here writing this.
Speaking earlier of consistency, I wanna talk a little bit about Jess in this category, because in the last two years or so, she has been the most consistent thing in my life, and there aren't words I can express to thank her for that. Some may think she's a home wrecker (Moes copy wrote the name before we could...), but she's been one of the best friends I could ever ask for. Through thick and thin in my life, and a few really dick comments of my own, she has always kept me on track and has been the one person that I have really been able to talk to and be myself around. Whether it was a 4AM talk or a random trip to MGM (hollywood studios), or sitting sick on the couch, we've never had a bored moment that TrueBlood couldn't fix. Thanks Jess, I really can't express what you mean to me.
And on that note, Good night.
-Seth