Find My Way Back Home

I just got home from hanging out with a group of friends-- new and old. I'm a little more cocktailed than usual (the OJ, of which I'd poured myself a hefty glass after my glass of wine, turned out to be more than OJ), but fully cognizant. It was a pretty good night.

What a crazy few weeks it's been. First off, I'm feeling much better. Thank you, for those concerned.

My sister's wedding was last weekend, which was nice, but of course a bit bittersweet undertone on the timing (which in no way could have ever been anticipated). I wasn't in DC for long- just overnight, so, there and back over the weekend. I'm really happy for her and her new husband, though. They seem to have each found the right person, which is always beautiful to see.

In a way, it's been quite a cleansing time for me, and not just about my mother. I may write more about that at another time. I'm not quite in a place to talk about it yet.

Monday was a bit rough, on the heels of quite an emotional time the past few weeks, but the week progressed nicely. Work is ramping up, as anticipated.

I really like the people with whom I work and the direction in which I seem to be headed. I expect to be heads-down through much of November, however, as there is a pretty huge project in the fire at the moment which is just starting to really hit.

To illustrate just how out of it I've been the past few weeks spent largely in my own head, Friday I sat down to do a somewhat daunting chore that I knew was going to be a bit of an undertaking. Only to realize I'd already done it about two weeks ago!! That was pretty refreshing, but somewhat disturbing that I have zero recollection of doing any of it. And we're talking several hours worth of work here, so not something I could have done in 10 minutes and just dismissed when finished. My boss pointed out that I did have several things on my mind at the time, so it wasn't exactly unusual to have forgotten. I was quite happy to be able to buckle down and finish a few other things to make for a clean start on Monday with a plate full of future tasks.

To fill in a few late evenings, I've filled the rest with a pretty active social calendar. Thankfully, this morning I could get in a few errands and chores that remained undone the past couple of weeks.

I've said it before, but I really do love it here. It feels like home and a very good fit. The further expansion of my social circle continues to evolve and puzzle pieces fall into place. There are a few things I need to get out and do still (I think most of those who know me can guess those gaps I've left open thus far), but I'm getting there. I think I needed to feel safe in certain areas of my life to take risks in other areas. Or something like that.

Okay, I should quit babbling and toddle off to bed. I'm meeting friends for brunch late in the morning and want some good rest between then and now. Thankfully, I'm finally winding down to the point of sleepy. I hope all who read this are having a good weekend as well.