*a much needed rest*
As I write this entry, my vacation has officially come to an end, and I happy to report that it was simply amazing. I really needed the break after the tumultuous time I've had lately at work and in my personal life, affording me little time for rest and even less time for myself. It was a necessary endeavor to regain my strength and focus given that I've been stagnant lately with my future aspirations. So, I ate good food, hung out with friends old and new, worked out multiple days without any time constraints, caught up on some good movies and books, and enjoyed probably the finest week of weather Milwaukee had this summer.
« Waking up on Melissa's (funkgirl522) and Allison's (garbagedog) loveseat after a hard night of drinking and dancing at Mad Planet due to having met Melissa's real life brother and my fantasy long lost brother, Aron, and was inspired to bro it down hardcore. Upon waking and realizing that I was a) not in my bed, b) on Allison's loveseat, and c) fully clothed, my immediate thought in the moment was this is completely reasonable. Had a great breakfast at Riverwest Co-Op which I had heard so much about but never enjoyed. Delicious.
« Taking a long walk with my friend Mel and discussing the finer points of relationships, given and take, the many transformations one goes through in a lifetime, and the appreciation of those who are not only consistent but consistently reliable. It felt exceptionally good to be understood, and for that I thank you.
« Finally having my Sandman shirt made utilizing this particular panel from The Kindly Ones. It turned out perfect. I've already gotten several “OMG Where did you get that?!?" in the brief time I've worn it. I already planning on making another one soon.
« Catching up with a friend amidst a warm summer night breeze, swaying back and forth on a swing. I enjoy simple moments such as that; simply listening and doing little else aside from appreciating the blanketing quiet of a world that is sleeping. There is something seductive about nighttime, especially that period before the break of dawn when the sky is midnight blue and only the birds are in attendance to sing their gloaming song. Perhaps it is one of the few periods of the day when a person can walk outside and not have to witness the hustle and bustle of people going about their business. The world is asleep and empty, and I feel a certain sense of calm that is absent during the daylight hours. In any case, I enjoyed the conversation; felt like old times.
There is much more, gentle reader, but I don't want to bore you with details. I'll simply add that my happiest moment over the past week would have been in making a new friend that required a significant amount of courage on my part in forging. Among the many things I feel I did right during this vacation that moment stands about all of them. It hangs on my mind now as a reminder of what I am capable of doing and a token of faith that the passion I once possessed that allowed me to excel and seize life is finally coming back to me. No more stagnation; no more waiting around.
I don't look forward to returning to work tomorrow, and I'll be lucky if I get four hours of sleep tonight, but I have a great deal to look forward to now. I'm enjoying this new chapter thus far and I eagerly turn the page day by day to see what lies in store. Autumn is one our doorstep, the air grows slightly cooler. I'm happy, healthy, and once again balanced. Life is good.
« Waking up on Melissa's (funkgirl522) and Allison's (garbagedog) loveseat after a hard night of drinking and dancing at Mad Planet due to having met Melissa's real life brother and my fantasy long lost brother, Aron, and was inspired to bro it down hardcore. Upon waking and realizing that I was a) not in my bed, b) on Allison's loveseat, and c) fully clothed, my immediate thought in the moment was this is completely reasonable. Had a great breakfast at Riverwest Co-Op which I had heard so much about but never enjoyed. Delicious.
« Taking a long walk with my friend Mel and discussing the finer points of relationships, given and take, the many transformations one goes through in a lifetime, and the appreciation of those who are not only consistent but consistently reliable. It felt exceptionally good to be understood, and for that I thank you.
« Finally having my Sandman shirt made utilizing this particular panel from The Kindly Ones. It turned out perfect. I've already gotten several “OMG Where did you get that?!?" in the brief time I've worn it. I already planning on making another one soon.
« Catching up with a friend amidst a warm summer night breeze, swaying back and forth on a swing. I enjoy simple moments such as that; simply listening and doing little else aside from appreciating the blanketing quiet of a world that is sleeping. There is something seductive about nighttime, especially that period before the break of dawn when the sky is midnight blue and only the birds are in attendance to sing their gloaming song. Perhaps it is one of the few periods of the day when a person can walk outside and not have to witness the hustle and bustle of people going about their business. The world is asleep and empty, and I feel a certain sense of calm that is absent during the daylight hours. In any case, I enjoyed the conversation; felt like old times.
There is much more, gentle reader, but I don't want to bore you with details. I'll simply add that my happiest moment over the past week would have been in making a new friend that required a significant amount of courage on my part in forging. Among the many things I feel I did right during this vacation that moment stands about all of them. It hangs on my mind now as a reminder of what I am capable of doing and a token of faith that the passion I once possessed that allowed me to excel and seize life is finally coming back to me. No more stagnation; no more waiting around.
I don't look forward to returning to work tomorrow, and I'll be lucky if I get four hours of sleep tonight, but I have a great deal to look forward to now. I'm enjoying this new chapter thus far and I eagerly turn the page day by day to see what lies in store. Autumn is one our doorstep, the air grows slightly cooler. I'm happy, healthy, and once again balanced. Life is good.