Ended up passing out before six PM and slept straight till almost two AM.
Ended up going to Waffle House for food.
I’m stiff all over and sore.
And still very tired…
Edit:
Dozed off for about thirty minutes.
Twas needed.
Just got out of the shower.
I didn’t lather up, just stood there under the steaming hot shower, letting the water pour down my shoulders and back.
Refreshing and eased my aching muscles.
After a good look in the mirror I realized my left shoulder and arm are sunburned. Not from mowing the lawn but from driving west for about forty minutes with the sun coming through the window on that side. Maybe I shoulda wore a shirt instead of a tank top.
Hell, after I mowed the lawn I only changed shoes and socks and went to Mike’s still dripping sweat (cooled off in the car) and got the job done.
The poor guy broke down crying a few times. The guy he was roommates with died about a month ago. We all three worked at Papa John’s over twenty years ago and they became good friends. The roommate was already an alcoholic with health issues (seizures/had a stroke.) Then HIS dad died so Mike and him took over his dad’s place and the guy’s health further deteriorated after.
When he looked at the disarray of the bedroom he lost it. One, I think just the overwhelming feelings of seeing your life reduced to a few boxes and two, I know he misses his friend. I wasn’t that close to the roommate but ya, those two were like brother’s closer in age. I gave him a hug and said I had his back. The RM’s sister and husband were there cleaning out furniture. She was able to talk him down some. From that interaction alone I could tell she regards him like an older brother, too. Mike is just terrified of starting over on his own. Sounds familiar, right?
Anywho, we we’re both cracking jokes by the time we split so that made me feel better.
The drive home was nice.
The gummies I took at nine were still hitting but I was coming down by this point. It was a nice warm Saturday afternoon then this came up on my playlist and everything felt right in my world.
Please, if you find yourself with a quiet five minutes today, give this a listen.
RIP Joe Strummer
It’s 6:05 AM, I think I’ll go watch the sunrise.
✌️
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