Moody Meow

Liberal, lunatic lassie, with mood swings and foot-in-mouth syndrome

Tomorrow ….finally

Heading home tomorrow…. and I am happy about it. But it’s been a great residency. I’m just over-tired and in need of a hug. So, wish me well…. for now, I go to bed.

From Amandapants

1. Do you like blue cheese? Actually, I think I do now. Although I used to think it lookd like toejam. 2. Have you ever dated 2 guys at the same time?  No, one’s more than enough Yup. I worked @ Border in Ft. Lauderdale, and had both the boys I was dating visit me [...]

Because the internet hates me

So, I’ve not had the opportunity to get on the internets at school as I had planned. The wireless system isn’t the best and since I wiped the Mac, I need to get my laptop all shiny with the network. I hate IT. So, I haven’t done a thing to get on the system and [...]

Till tomorrow…

Flight leaves at 10. I will meet my schoolmates around 11 tomorrow morning. I just realized how much I’ve missed them. Thank you Amanda for the clarity. Thank you Cat, for a lovely evening, good conversation and being willing to go adventuring to new restaurants with me and D. We found Trebol, I heart that [...]

There’s no place like home

I finally got home around 11 last night. Our flight arrived in Seattle at 6, and then my angelic husband drove up to Tacoma to pick me up. Alexis wasn’t in any shape to drive. It felt lovely to sleep in my own home, to actually sleep, not just to nod off for a few [...]

JFK is the 7th level of hell

I’m still here. Freezing, tired, unloved by my airline (we won’t get off the ground until 9:30am), and in dire need of a good shower and some understanding. And btw, don’t try to skeep on the floor – it just doesn’t work. I should have known we were in trouble when the gatekeepers in Charlotte [...]

Can I board now?

Lex and I are sitting in Charlotte’s Airport, unsure as to when we are leaving. Due to inclement weather @ JFK, they have grounded all inbound flights for an additional hour and a half. This very well could effect our connection, because we only had a half hour layover @ JFK. Cross your fingers, because [...]

For Grannie

Do not stand at my grave and weep, I am not there… I do not sleep. I am the thousand winds that blow… I am the diamond glints on snow… I am the sunlight on ripened grain… I am the gentle autumn rain. When you waken in the morning’s hush, I am the swift uplifting [...]

Day 43 – Gary at Orange Cycle

He had one of “those” laughs that made you want to laugh too. It was an undertow of joy, and no matter how grumpy I was, he still made me smile.

Day 42 – Aunt Jonie

Grannie’s best friend, breast cancer took you. Your ashes scattered in the Keys, my grandparents will follow you. I loved your scarves when you went through chemo, and miss your smile

The Good and the Bad

The Bad (get it out of the way so there’s plenty of room for the good: My Grannie will be gone soon. My mother is dealing with the death of her mother, a divorce, and uncertain work future and carrying the weight of dealing with an entire family’s load of issues. My Budokan class has [...]

When I go…

Lex and I fly out of Seattle on Saturday night. We get home on Wednesday. They are taking her off the respirator on Friday night. My grandfather requested that we not be there. I think it’s all just too much for him. So finality sets in. The good thing is that her decades of pain [...]

Thank you ….

Lex – because there is no one else in the world I would rather go through this with. I’m still the coolest granddaughter, but I’ll let you delude yourself for a little longer. Calie – don’t worry. I’m still going to be your partner extroidairre, or how ever you spell that word. Cat – It’s [...]

Day 41 – Brains (former boss)

Slacker, I know you read this on occasion. Don’t let your head get big, but you were my best boss ever. If only my current employer could take lessons from you.

Day 40 – The Rev – Jewlie

You’ve become what I never expected – wife & mother, but you were with me through the same journey, sans baby, so I should have known. Thanks for keeping in touch..

Meetings, and bad weather

I think Summer forgot to come to the upper NW, because the high was 56 yesterday. I’m not bitching, it’s just wierd to think that the East Coast is boiling in 100 degree weather and I am as cool as a cucumber, with happy sweaters and thick socks. Today’s blessing – meetings all day, all [...]

Small Steps

I spoke with Mom yesterday as she left the plane. She sounded tired, worn, blue, and uneasy. But I made her laugh (it’s what us kids do), and she promised to call with any news. It’s nearly noon on the East coast, and no word. But my phone is still on. And things keep rolling. [...]

Day 39 – The Twins

Dark headed, with the mysterious house, back end of the cul-de-sac. You laughed when I fell off my bike, I laughed when one of you smashed your nose on the concrete.

Day 38 – Sissy

Don’s little sister, Shirley, the best, fiercest tomboy around. We melted Barbie heads and beat the boys at tag and climbing trees. I looked up to you, both figuratively and literally.

Day 37 – Don

When I was 7, I was convinced we would marry. I didn’t see the bruises from your father’s beatings, nor really understand your tone as you took it out on your mother.

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