So much time has passed, so many memories created, so many memories lost. These written words are my strongest connection to keeping these events fresh in my mind, yet for whatever reason, I’ve not been able to write until tonight.
In July, the kids and I took a memorable road-trip to Colorado to visit my mother. So many fun memories made en route; It has been a long time since I have laughed so hard and of course, iPhone videos captured so much. I’d be remiss if I failed to mentioned we have yet to watch the GoPro videos. What can I say – I’m modern, but not that modern.
My youngest child started high school and is flourishing. This kid was made for school and I see her beating my grad-school-at-40 record by a decade and a half. And oh, my GOODNESS! I bought a HOUSE!!!! I can’t believe I forgot to mention that, as I’m j-chillin’ in my room. Saw pics of of the apartment and I remembered that some VERY IMPORTANT SHIT has happened since then. Man, i’m one of the lucky ones.
Today, I was able to set up an appointment for eye surgery which is going to (knock-on-wood) end my relationship with glasses/contacts for a while. That day in second grade where I picked up those horrible over-sized plastic rimmed glasses was on of the darkest in my young life. I still remember getting into my mom’s blue faux wood-striped station wagon, looking in the mirror and hearing how good it looked. Bullshit. As much as I hate technology, I sure do love the fact that it’s going to do some ass-kicking-lasering in mis Ojos.
As always, saving the biggest and best news for last, I have had the honor of re-meeting someone who was the only person in our group that I never actually lost touch with. Somehow, Universe found it fitting for me to be able to fall head-over-heels in love with a man who was “Extra More” (to borrow a special phrase) special to me, he always made my heart beat beat a little faster than it normally did, and he always made me laugh. My, how he makes me laugh. Next weekend will be weekend three for us (did I fail to mention he lives in Texas?). With each passing difficulty, as I grow older I am able to look with differing perspectives. I am steadfast in believing that challenges in our lives present opportunities of growth and incalculable benefits. This benefit is indeed incalculable. #nextlevelshit
Picture: After a week of writing, I was finally able to send it. ❤
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