Pittsburgh: Day the Second
I got 4 hours of sleep last night. I'm finding it difficult to be tired since I've gotten here. It's not simple jetlag, I just don't feel like sleeping- at all. There isn't much food that I enjoy eating floating around my mother's house either, so I'm having trouble remembering to eat too. I'm feeling physically fine but mentally (and emotionally) restless. As if there is something very important that I need to do, but I'm not sure yet what it is.
My mother and I went to work on a Habitat for Humanity project at about 7am this morning. They've only been building the house for about a week but already they're further along than the professionals by themselves would be. We spent our time sorting things, cleaning, moving large sheets of donated plywood up to the roof, and prying nails out of scrap board. We were only there for 4 hours but it was satisfying work. We would likely have stayed longer if either of us were roofers, but that particular job is typically left to the paid crew members (they have insurance afterall). I'm sure I'll go back several more times while I'm out here.
Yesterday I took my mother out for her birthday dinner at The Church Brew Works. I love that place more than you can know. It's beautiful- an old Catholic church converted into a brewery/restaurant. It has the kind of atmosphere conducive to casual or formal dining, drinking with friends or family, or just hanging out. I was nervous going in after being gone for 2 years, but it all came back to me quickly and we had a great meal.
Tonight I may try finding someone to escort me to 80's night at the Upstage. I don't hold out much hope on such short notice and with all of my former dancing friends out of town, but I'm itching to go back and see how the crowd's changed (or hasn't).
For now I'm thinking that a Goodwill trip is in order. I could use some more 'weather-appropriate' clothing while I'm here. Not to mention, I haven't switched up my selection in a while and I'd hate to become too stagnant ;).
-T
My mother and I went to work on a Habitat for Humanity project at about 7am this morning. They've only been building the house for about a week but already they're further along than the professionals by themselves would be. We spent our time sorting things, cleaning, moving large sheets of donated plywood up to the roof, and prying nails out of scrap board. We were only there for 4 hours but it was satisfying work. We would likely have stayed longer if either of us were roofers, but that particular job is typically left to the paid crew members (they have insurance afterall). I'm sure I'll go back several more times while I'm out here.
Yesterday I took my mother out for her birthday dinner at The Church Brew Works. I love that place more than you can know. It's beautiful- an old Catholic church converted into a brewery/restaurant. It has the kind of atmosphere conducive to casual or formal dining, drinking with friends or family, or just hanging out. I was nervous going in after being gone for 2 years, but it all came back to me quickly and we had a great meal.
Tonight I may try finding someone to escort me to 80's night at the Upstage. I don't hold out much hope on such short notice and with all of my former dancing friends out of town, but I'm itching to go back and see how the crowd's changed (or hasn't).
For now I'm thinking that a Goodwill trip is in order. I could use some more 'weather-appropriate' clothing while I'm here. Not to mention, I haven't switched up my selection in a while and I'd hate to become too stagnant ;).
-T