Random Thoughts
'Tis the time I guess..where us damsels get left behind, again. Matt is departing in a little over a month, just like last year. Except last year I had no desire to go where he went- Port Arther, Texas...in summer- yuck. This year he is headed north to the big PA, a little town called Allentown, about 40 minutes to the west of Philadelphia. I really want to go, last night he brought up me and the boys going with him. As much as I want to the reality of life hangs me heavily on the hook by our front door. I have a job that pays the bills, I have insurance, and we just moved into a little place that took a TON of work to make work. I would go if I didn't know that we will be moving in December. Attempting to find re-employment twice in 6 months doesn't seem based in any realm of logic as I have experienced it. But the lure is still there... being able to check out the new town that we very likely will be moving to and being able to check out of a dead end job that I find myself in now. But really in the end it would just be exhausting, tedious, and worrisome for me- in reality I'm not that free spirited.
Besides I feel like I am just settling into the new apartment. Everything in my kitchen is right where I need it, despite the lack of counter and cabinet space, and a dishwasher. The living area seems roomy and cozy especially without the television and telephone. I have time to accomplish things like baking cookies, or working on my bike. Concert season is just getting underway here in Atlanta, with new shows being announced weekly. The flowers are just starting to bloom on the bushes and trees, the world is green with heavy pollen that doesn't seem to bother me. The air is warmer each morning as I head out for my little bike ride and bus ride commute. I am pondering my goals for the summer while Matt is away- goals to keep me busy and not miss him so much it hurts. Although I'm not as free spirited as I would be in an ideal world without work, bills and the IRS my bike somehow turned into a hippie. I gave her a little makeover and she has taken on a new persona- I'm calling her 'Rocky', my little beater bike. She'll keep me company this summer and hopfully we'll find some adventure together.
My biggest item that I purchase at the grocery store is a 20# bag of dog food. I thought about slinging it over my shoulders and just walking, but I can see it now- the bag ripping (as they easily do) and fresh dog food going everywhere to feed the rats. I also thought about putting it accross Blue's back like a pack horse, but I imagine someone calling animal control for cruelty for that one. I looked into getting one of those carts like the homeless or really old people in the city have, but can't find one. Anyhow that is how I came up with the big basket idea. This weekend I'll do my first FULL grocery shopping on the bike- I'll let you know how it goes!
Besides I feel like I am just settling into the new apartment. Everything in my kitchen is right where I need it, despite the lack of counter and cabinet space, and a dishwasher. The living area seems roomy and cozy especially without the television and telephone. I have time to accomplish things like baking cookies, or working on my bike. Concert season is just getting underway here in Atlanta, with new shows being announced weekly. The flowers are just starting to bloom on the bushes and trees, the world is green with heavy pollen that doesn't seem to bother me. The air is warmer each morning as I head out for my little bike ride and bus ride commute. I am pondering my goals for the summer while Matt is away- goals to keep me busy and not miss him so much it hurts. Although I'm not as free spirited as I would be in an ideal world without work, bills and the IRS my bike somehow turned into a hippie. I gave her a little makeover and she has taken on a new persona- I'm calling her 'Rocky', my little beater bike. She'll keep me company this summer and hopfully we'll find some adventure together.
My biggest item that I purchase at the grocery store is a 20# bag of dog food. I thought about slinging it over my shoulders and just walking, but I can see it now- the bag ripping (as they easily do) and fresh dog food going everywhere to feed the rats. I also thought about putting it accross Blue's back like a pack horse, but I imagine someone calling animal control for cruelty for that one. I looked into getting one of those carts like the homeless or really old people in the city have, but can't find one. Anyhow that is how I came up with the big basket idea. This weekend I'll do my first FULL grocery shopping on the bike- I'll let you know how it goes!
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