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Dec. 25th, 2007 10:00 pmI am grateful:
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33) that I could stay and keep L company.
34) for a safe place to cry and the healing power of tears.
Monday
We did errands most of the day-- shopping, picking up movie tickets, laundry, etc. I enjoyed a nice lunch at Redondo Beach Cafe with L and her son who was sick, poor thing. Then we met up with J, J, and K at a family gathering. That was fun and interesting. I was surprised at how much I enjoyed talking with the other younger women at the gathering (I often find women near my own age rather annoying). We had the opportunity to exchange gifts there. I was happy that I could give something even though I'm feeling low on resources. Then we went to see Sweeney Todd, which I thoroughly enjoyed. Then home and time spent staying up way too late with L.
Tuesday-- Xmas
Got up, wished L's household a merry christmas, and headed back home to my BFF's house. They still had some fried dough when I got there. Played some half games, watched Pirates, and fell asleep on the couch. Later in the evening, the other chosen family came over and we had dinner. I'm so grateful to be included my BFF's family. Thanks to the opportunity to relax, I was finally able to let out some of the stress that has been building up (this was before dinner). I went for a walk, cried to my mother on the phone, then went back to the house and cried more in D's arms. Thanks, D. As much as they frustrate and annoy me, I miss my family-- Mom, Dad, and brother. And I'm angry and hurt at my extended family who live nearby, but couldn't be bothered to inform me of where the gathering was or answer my phone calls. I don't believe that they are purposefully excluding me, but I'm still hurt. The amazing news is that it seems that my parents want to bail me out of the credit stuff. We'll see what strings come with this gift, but I'm inclined to grab on to any life preserver that's thrown to me.
I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas. This was not my best, but certainly not the worst. I spent the day surrounded by and receiving SMS's from those who love me. I had support and space to feel what was going on. I am truly grateful.
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33) that I could stay and keep L company.
34) for a safe place to cry and the healing power of tears.
Monday
We did errands most of the day-- shopping, picking up movie tickets, laundry, etc. I enjoyed a nice lunch at Redondo Beach Cafe with L and her son who was sick, poor thing. Then we met up with J, J, and K at a family gathering. That was fun and interesting. I was surprised at how much I enjoyed talking with the other younger women at the gathering (I often find women near my own age rather annoying). We had the opportunity to exchange gifts there. I was happy that I could give something even though I'm feeling low on resources. Then we went to see Sweeney Todd, which I thoroughly enjoyed. Then home and time spent staying up way too late with L.
Tuesday-- Xmas
Got up, wished L's household a merry christmas, and headed back home to my BFF's house. They still had some fried dough when I got there. Played some half games, watched Pirates, and fell asleep on the couch. Later in the evening, the other chosen family came over and we had dinner. I'm so grateful to be included my BFF's family. Thanks to the opportunity to relax, I was finally able to let out some of the stress that has been building up (this was before dinner). I went for a walk, cried to my mother on the phone, then went back to the house and cried more in D's arms. Thanks, D. As much as they frustrate and annoy me, I miss my family-- Mom, Dad, and brother. And I'm angry and hurt at my extended family who live nearby, but couldn't be bothered to inform me of where the gathering was or answer my phone calls. I don't believe that they are purposefully excluding me, but I'm still hurt. The amazing news is that it seems that my parents want to bail me out of the credit stuff. We'll see what strings come with this gift, but I'm inclined to grab on to any life preserver that's thrown to me.
I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas. This was not my best, but certainly not the worst. I spent the day surrounded by and receiving SMS's from those who love me. I had support and space to feel what was going on. I am truly grateful.
