Anchorless
Things are doing okay, there was something of a rumble spot there for a bit, but it appears that the transition has smoothed out for the most part.
Monday was a little rough for me, coming off the first week being out of the house. I was prety low at that point and cranky and lonely, but after some decent sleep I felt a lot better on Tuesday. Not that I've been greatly interested in doing much of anything, but I'm not drinking myself into oblivion and I'm not trawling the bars for trade. So, that must mean I'm maintaining a level of humanity. Thanks to everyone for the well wishing and the offers of comfort and companionship. They are an enormous help and bolster the morale that I'll probably need. At this point, I'm just settling into some kind of routine. There's not too much to do here at the Springwood house that isn't just some kind of housework or watching TV. That's fine, I'm actually getting to watch some TV shows that I've wanted to see for a while.
I actually had dinner with Mel on Wednesday (er, last night I suppose), which was low-key and amiable. It seems that barring some mishap we might get out of this alive and basically friendly with each other. She too is getting used to being on her own and not having to deal with any of my trouble. She's got her own support staff which has been helpful. She's also been tearing the old house apart getting a lot of projects done that she hasn't made time to do before. She's had a job interview this week which was a mostly positive experience even if it's unclear whether she'll get the job. Sounds like one of those things where it's not clear whether they are actually serious about hiring from outside or just going through the motions before promoting internally. Anyway. So, that's good. We actually had a conversation today in which she said that we wouldn't mind staying friends since we actually don't mind each other if we happen to not have to be burdened with each other forever. Apparently distance makes the heart grow less spiteful.
I ended up talking to the SD on the phone too, which was pretty much non-plussed about the whole matter. She might have even been weirded out a bit too. I don't know, I expected and feared a lot worse, so I was a little freaked out that she didn't seem to care. I mean, that is good, don't get me wrong. I suppose that she'll bounce back out of this a lot better than I thought she would, so I can't ask for more than that.
Hmm. Other news. Well, Pat Maguire is getting hitched at the beginning of August, as many of you are aware. Of course, I won't make the bachelor party this week, but that's no surprise. What was a surprise was the fact that Pat called me this week and offered to fly me out for the wedding. So, at this point I'll have to scounge some pennies to pay for foods and beers; I understand I should have a crashpad for the few days I'll be there. Anyway, I'm still aiming to get back up to the great white north for Brookie's Columbus Day Reunion, as I might actually be able to save some cash up. Not much, of course, but maybe something. Who knows? Anyway, that'll be good - just to do the run through over the weekend. I don't kid myself by believing that I'll be able to do much of anything. No one is likely to go drinking the day before the wedding, Saturday is going to be WEDDING!!! followed by RECEPTION!!!!; and Sunday I have dead time until my flight, which is in the evening. I already took the following Monday off to provide padding for the weekend. So, we'll see how that goes. I look forward to it.
Not much else going on here. I managed to slop some more together on a story I've been working on. I'll need to finish that - one more good push to kill the draft, then some editing; finish the damn Synge "Terminus Alpha" conclusion (which I might have to think of a new ending to, don't know), then get to the follow up to this first story, and I'm still itching to do some gaming. That's not even touching any of the console gaming or actual socializing I'd like to do. Life'll be pretty full here if I actually have the gumption to get on with it.
Actually, this weekend is probably going to be full of house renovation as we lay new flooring down in the living room and kitchen, then possible yank the craptastic cheap wood panels off the walls. It's going to be a task and possibly even an ordeal. Don't know, but we at least have a plan to work with and John is working with us on the improvements since they were something he wanted to do anyway. The house is already looking better at this point, although there's always polishing we can do here and there. Anyway, so that's that.
Don't know. I feel pretty good at this point. I know that could turn on a dime, but here's to hope.
-12th.
Postscript: In case people reading this didn't understand, attending Pat's Wedding means I will be in NYC 08/03 to 08/05/2007!!
Monday was a little rough for me, coming off the first week being out of the house. I was prety low at that point and cranky and lonely, but after some decent sleep I felt a lot better on Tuesday. Not that I've been greatly interested in doing much of anything, but I'm not drinking myself into oblivion and I'm not trawling the bars for trade. So, that must mean I'm maintaining a level of humanity. Thanks to everyone for the well wishing and the offers of comfort and companionship. They are an enormous help and bolster the morale that I'll probably need. At this point, I'm just settling into some kind of routine. There's not too much to do here at the Springwood house that isn't just some kind of housework or watching TV. That's fine, I'm actually getting to watch some TV shows that I've wanted to see for a while.
I actually had dinner with Mel on Wednesday (er, last night I suppose), which was low-key and amiable. It seems that barring some mishap we might get out of this alive and basically friendly with each other. She too is getting used to being on her own and not having to deal with any of my trouble. She's got her own support staff which has been helpful. She's also been tearing the old house apart getting a lot of projects done that she hasn't made time to do before. She's had a job interview this week which was a mostly positive experience even if it's unclear whether she'll get the job. Sounds like one of those things where it's not clear whether they are actually serious about hiring from outside or just going through the motions before promoting internally. Anyway. So, that's good. We actually had a conversation today in which she said that we wouldn't mind staying friends since we actually don't mind each other if we happen to not have to be burdened with each other forever. Apparently distance makes the heart grow less spiteful.
I ended up talking to the SD on the phone too, which was pretty much non-plussed about the whole matter. She might have even been weirded out a bit too. I don't know, I expected and feared a lot worse, so I was a little freaked out that she didn't seem to care. I mean, that is good, don't get me wrong. I suppose that she'll bounce back out of this a lot better than I thought she would, so I can't ask for more than that.
Hmm. Other news. Well, Pat Maguire is getting hitched at the beginning of August, as many of you are aware. Of course, I won't make the bachelor party this week, but that's no surprise. What was a surprise was the fact that Pat called me this week and offered to fly me out for the wedding. So, at this point I'll have to scounge some pennies to pay for foods and beers; I understand I should have a crashpad for the few days I'll be there. Anyway, I'm still aiming to get back up to the great white north for Brookie's Columbus Day Reunion, as I might actually be able to save some cash up. Not much, of course, but maybe something. Who knows? Anyway, that'll be good - just to do the run through over the weekend. I don't kid myself by believing that I'll be able to do much of anything. No one is likely to go drinking the day before the wedding, Saturday is going to be WEDDING!!! followed by RECEPTION!!!!; and Sunday I have dead time until my flight, which is in the evening. I already took the following Monday off to provide padding for the weekend. So, we'll see how that goes. I look forward to it.
Not much else going on here. I managed to slop some more together on a story I've been working on. I'll need to finish that - one more good push to kill the draft, then some editing; finish the damn Synge "Terminus Alpha" conclusion (which I might have to think of a new ending to, don't know), then get to the follow up to this first story, and I'm still itching to do some gaming. That's not even touching any of the console gaming or actual socializing I'd like to do. Life'll be pretty full here if I actually have the gumption to get on with it.
Actually, this weekend is probably going to be full of house renovation as we lay new flooring down in the living room and kitchen, then possible yank the craptastic cheap wood panels off the walls. It's going to be a task and possibly even an ordeal. Don't know, but we at least have a plan to work with and John is working with us on the improvements since they were something he wanted to do anyway. The house is already looking better at this point, although there's always polishing we can do here and there. Anyway, so that's that.
Don't know. I feel pretty good at this point. I know that could turn on a dime, but here's to hope.
-12th.
Postscript: In case people reading this didn't understand, attending Pat's Wedding means I will be in NYC 08/03 to 08/05/2007!!