At the end of this month my ex-inlaws are driving down from Canada to visit with Celeste and Jess. They are staying for 10 days and, of course, they want to see Celeste as much as possible which means, ideally, all 10 days. This is understandable and wonderful and all of those other good words. And I, of course, want them to be as big a part of Celeste’s life as possible. And I want Celeste to spend as much time with them as she can get.
But that doesn’t mean it doesn’t suck, too. 10 days is such a long time.
I’m not officially on bad terms with them or anything. In fact, we converse as much now as we did when Jess and I were together. Maybe more. But I also didn’t catch even a hint of an invitation from Jess to come over for dinner one or twice throughout the 10 days.
On the one hand I know 10 days is going to be rough. Very rough. Because I’m just that way. I feel all the important feelings with intense amplification. So I’m inclined to distract myself as heavily as possible: ROAD TRIP. Or debauchery. But a Road Trip is more likely.
On the other hand, on the off chance that something should happen I’d like to be around. Not anything bad. I know she’s in good hands with Jess and even more so with her parents around. And my parents and many of my friends would be happy to step in if something should happen and assistance were needed. I’m not worried at all in that regard. But… if Celeste should ask for me I’d like to be reachable by phone. Or if Jess should decide to give me a night or invite me to dinner on whim, if I’m not around then I’ll feel guilty for not being there. Not because I should feel guilty but because that’s just how I am.
So I’m thinking, whatever I do, I’ll try to get it done in the first 4 to 6 days. That’ll leave me with 4 to 6 more days to recover, get some stuff done around the house, engage in debauchery, and be available just in case.
It looks like the Texas Gulf Coast is the destination of choice. That’s way exciting for me. Believe it or not, I’ve never been.
I'm excited as hell, too! Every time I go down there, it's for some event or reason or planned holiday. It'll be nice to just follow our noses and get into whatever entices us.
My inlaws are terrible people. They just dropped on Jess the fact that they are coming for 14 days, not 10. And that they will be here in 6 days not at the end of the month.
So… Jess is cooling off tonight. Tomorrow we're gonna figure out how we're going to work this. Once we do… then we can finalize these plans. But, because of all of this, it might be sooner than later. Is that going to be bad for you?
Sooner is always better than later.
Follow your nose!!!! *like*
i just really like engage in debauchery, sayin
And, really, how can you not? I mean… hell… it's debauchery!
Never been to the Coast??? Shameful! Are you a real Texan?
Sick, huh? I'm really not a Texan. I was born in California and my
parents are from New York. I do like Texas though. Especially West
Texas and the Hill Country. But, for whatever reason, I've just never
made it to the Gulf Coast.
Well, no. Technically, I've been in the Gulf. But, all the way over on
the Florida side.
At best, debauchery is usually a self-abasing road to nowhere. Take the road TRIP instead. And if you make it to Galveston, watch for the burning palm trees at night. Seriously, arsonists have been setting dozens of trees ablaze at night, and authorities have yet to catch the boogers. Might make some good photos.
I'm okay with self-abasing behavior from time to time. Especially if it helps loosen me up which can be a challenge. But I understand what you're saying and you're right.
I am definitely headed to the Gulf Coast. I'm going to keep my eye out for would be arsonists. I'm not into setting fires myself… but if I could catch wind of when one might happen, I don't think I'd try to stop it. :)
[...] inlaws called Jess two days ago to give her final dates for their trip out here. Instead of 10 days they are staying 14. Instead of driving they are flying. Instead of coming at the end of July they [...]
I'm okay with self-abasing behavior from time to time. Especially if it helps loosen me up which can be a challenge. But I understand what you're saying and you're right.
I am definitely headed to the Gulf Coast. I'm going to keep my eye out for would be arsonists. I'm not into setting fires myself… but if I could catch wind of when one might happen, I don't think I'd try to stop it. :)