Junie's Online Thoughts
Friday, October 10, 2003
For anyone wishing to send condolences or cards (please, no flowers) direct them to Trish Pool. Thanks.
Thursday, October 09, 2003
Jeremy's brother unexpectantly died yesterday. Since then we've all been reeling and trying to make sense of it all. Jeremy is leaving Ghana tonight at 6:30 and will then jump on another plane for the second leg of his journey home. I'm leaving for Minnesota tomorrow at about 1 (gotta pack and make soup) and will hopefully pick up Jeremy when he lands at 10:30 pm.
Many thoughts and prayers and peaceful thoughts to Jeremy and his family. Many, many thanks to all of our marvelous friends and family members who have helped us over the last day and who will continue to help us over the coming months.
As I said before, Im not sure when I'll be online again, especially in MN. As soon as Im able, I'll let y'all know that things are fine. Thank you all for your support. More later.
Wednesday, October 08, 2003
Sad, bad stuff going on. Cant elaborate right now. Im gonna be off my blog for a while. When I get a handle, I'll be back on. Until then, Im out.
Tuesday, October 07, 2003
Gosh, life is weird. I've become totally reactionary. I cant seem to plan more than a day in advance, so when I look in my calendar, it's like, Oh shit! I totally forgot about that! My daydreams have changed too. I used to dream long, broad, relaxing things filled with colors and challenging imagery and quests for personal growth. Now its all about escape, rock star fantasies or full of frantic energy. This morning my dreams were about helping my sister and Chris with the garage. Some guy from down the street was loaded on drugs and started shooting people. He shot the neighbors, and before he shot me I unloaded a nail gun into him. It was totally screwed up. I woke myself up because my jaw was totally clenched. I gotta be better about relaxing!!
All I do is eat, man! Ive gained back so much weight. Twelve pounds in three weeks. Isnt that crazy?? I finally looked at the scales this morning and got my lazy butt out of bed to run. Worked out for an hour. Its hard to feel like I did anything when it was too cold to sweat. Thank goodness we're getting an Indian summer. Its supposed to be 75 tomorrow. Hooray. Im tired of wearing three layers every day.
I dont mean to sound so grumpy. Lifes good and Im happy to see my family as much as I do. Its just really hard to find time for myself among the planning and errands. I never feel caught up or chilled out. Ack!
So much to write, but its all in the back of my head now. When I think of it, I'll write.
Sunday, October 05, 2003
So very hung over today. Greasy Burger King croissanwich helped, but must take Advil. Had a really really fun time at my sister's bachelorette party last night. Went to Joker's for entertainment, then a martini bar, then two dance clubs, then a bowling alley to meet the guys, then Perkins. Didnt get into bed until around 4 am and woke at 8:45 to ride along to drop off one of my sister's friends. (she had left her car at Sergio's last night.) My sister has some fun, giggly, wild friends and it was good to hang out with them. Got to see a different side of my sister, got to dance and drink too much, got to see downtown Appleton, and that was great. Cancelled a visit with cousin Nancy in Milwaukee today (SORRY NANCY!!! Too sick feeling to drive that much.) and will probably sleep most of the day. Must find aspirin. More later.....
