When did all you people start actively using LiveJournal/Blogs again? It's going to take me forever to catch up since I haven't checked in over a week. It's nice to have some insight into all of your lives again, though, so I'm not complaining. Just need to remember to check more often. Here's my take on recent events.
Last Monday sucked. Really bad. I've been stuck in a bout of self-pity brought on by feelings of being excluded and trapped there because of the proximity of those lives to mine. I've still got a way to go, but I'm fixing it. I've had a few decent people offer some awesome advice and that's making a difference.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and part of Friday were just aftershocks from Monday. Not good. On Friday I decided to stop caring about the people that were hurting me and start living for myself and enjoying the things that I had. This was the best decision I've made in months — maybe even years. Despite a few small relapses when I happen to look too closely, I've been doing well with this so far.
Friday night was fun. A few drinks. A few friends. A little flirting. We all stayed up way too late.
Saturday was quite awesome. Not only did the Rushes throw an awesome party, but it was filled with lots of my favorite people as well as many of the new people I'm growing to like so much. I got to see many of the people I care about partake in very happy moments with one another, and that just makes me feel good. Despite the fact that Mr "Excuse Me" was he usual rude self, his wife is now nothing but nice to me when he's not around and that feels good. The baby even managed to sleep at the party (despite the increasingly tone deaf karaoke in the next room) which meant that Jess and I both got to stay for the whole thing. Hooray.
Sunday was fairly low key. Spent some time at my parents, then met up with Johnny for coffee. Came home with the intent on drinking some more and realized we were all simply too tired to go on.
Monday started out VERY early and sad. I really wasn't ready for Mel to leave. I've known her for 5 years but didn't really get to know her until this past week. Once I did, I simply didn't want her to go. After seeing her to the airport I met up with my dad for sunrise photos. I did some shopping, came home and made a pasta salad, and headed to Skwids for BBQ, Rock Band and friends.
Tuesday and Wednesday have been typical work days. Nothing too exciting there.
Today (Thursday) and tomorrow I have a few big projects at work that have to be wrapped up. On top of that I have to pick up a load of firewood (still not sure how), and make sure everything is ready to go for camping this weekend which I'm very excited about. 15 or so good friends, two nights, lots of fun, and Jess' birthday on top of it all.
