Here’s a random list of things that have happened or have been on my mind lately. I thought I’d write them down.
Hair: I cut my hair. I mean, I personally cut my hair - myself. DIY-style. I took a lot off - 5 or so inches. I watched a bunch of YouTube videos to make sure I was doing it correctly. I bought one of those razor comb things so I could layer it somewhat. I was going for a tousled long bob of sorts, and I think I achieved it. I probably completely screwed up the lines and such, but I think I did an okay job. Everybody says they like it. It is a fairly drastic change. Why do I cut my own hair? I don’t know. I think it may be because I never seem to like it when I leave the stylist chair. I haven’t had a professional cut in a couple of years. And before that it was a couple more years. Yeah, I’ve had one professional cut since I quit the stylist before my 2008 wedding that never happened. I’m a weirdo. I’m embarrassed to tell people that I cut my own hair, but I wanted to get it out for some reason, so I’m throwing it in as an update. There you go.
Crazy Friend: A few entries back I wrote about my estranged friend/old roomie whose little sister passed away. It kickstarted a flurry of communications between us and reunited us in a way. She has bipolar disorder. Since my last writing, we’ve been in touch a fair amount. She’s still crazy, but I think I can handle being reunited from a distance. She barfed out an email recently, spilling some gory details of her sister’s addiction problems and the fact that she and her boyfriend were trafficking drugs out of her mom’s house. They were horrifying details, and I wasn’t sure what to do with that information. I didn’t engage in a lot of banter about it, but we’ve talked about maybe talking on the phone at some point. Since then, I’ve been invited to attend another reunion (which would include other friends in that circle) and I’m thinking of going. It will be strange, but I think I would enjoy it. I know that I’d have to set some personal boundaries around it, but I would like to do this.
Paris/Champagne Trip: Leaving the day after tomorrow. I can’t wait. I have been spending an enormous amount of time planning, mapping out and just thinking about this trip. It’s actually quite amazing how much excitement I can conjure just daydreaming. Today I’m re-working my carry-on capsule wardrobe packing situation and toiletries and then I should be ready. Have ordered a couple of books for plane reading and kind of just riding out the hours until I leave. I’ve never been on a solo trip like this. Yes, I’ve traveled to foreign cities solo on business, but I’ve never had the opportunity to just do anything I want. It feels strange - I’m planning it a little bit like I would a business trip because it’s really the only thing I know. I’ve even put together my little booklet that contains my flight information, train tickets and itinerary of programs that I’ve put together, just as I would a business trip. This is going to be wild. I’m taking my macbook so that I can blog if I want to. Again, I’m leaving quite a bit of free time for myself with just enough structure (cooking classes, walking tours, champagne caves) to keep me moving! I’m beside myself with anticipation.
The Old Artist: The older artist gentleman who took me out to dinner a few months ago has reappeared. He sent me a message yesterday apologizing for being out of touch as he realized that in preparation for some upcoming exhibitions, he’s turned himself into a hermit. He then invited me to a gallery opening where his work will be showcased. It was so nice of him to personally invite me, but it’s during the time when I’ll be in France. Plus, you guys, I’m just not attracted to this 70-year-old man. I just can’t help it. So in a way it’s good that I’ll be out of town. I can just avoid him for a little while longer. Maybe he’ll go away like all of the other ones have.
The Bulldog: Yeah, he’s been on my mind lately, too. No, I haven’t heard from him. No, I haven’t seen him. But his birthday was Saturday and so of course he was on my mind all day. Thank goodness for walk and talks with Athena, because I told her on Saturday that he’d been on my mind and I thought that just maybe…
“No.” she said.
And she’s right. So I didn’t.
Parents: They came to visit me so we could go to brunch today. Went to this fantastic French bistro at my suggestion so that we could just touch base before I leave on my trip. It was one of the best meals I’ve ever had with them. We talked and talked about everything under the sun (except for my unhappiness with my work situation, which they know all about anyway). We all toasted with mimosas, had a wonderful talk about the state of our lives, ate crepes and pastries and other delicious things, drank coffee and hugged goodbye for now. I’m so lucky to have them. So very lucky.
OK…much to do, I should close for now.
xo,
GS
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