Day 831

Surprisingly difficult day given that it’s a vacation Friday. Lots of big emotion about various things but I handled it all without losing my cool or eating everything in sight so big win for me. Wish it felt more like a win.

But no matter — sail-away is less than 48 hours from now.

Plus the puppy thinks I’m magic because I retrieved his toys from the car we drove down two weeks ago. I had told Spouse and Eldest where they were but they had never got them so I did and he’s contentedly chewing one right now.

I’ve started just speaking truth to family instead of something diplomatic with a soft spin on the truth.Too soon if it helps with the relationships but it definitely helps my tension load.

Sleep is hitting hard now that I’m comfy in bed...and that’s a good thing so goodnight.

Day 830

Up early, drove, was down to other house by 11:30.

Much family drama. Sigh. But I persevered and didn’t even let it get to me overmuch which is easy to  do when the car service is all set up to take me to the port on Sunday. I went to bed early instead. Have stayed up two hours since then websurfing on my phone but hey, it got me away from all the drama.

But now sleep.

Day 829

Finally vacation.

Had a lovely dinner with Middle tonight - Youngest wanted to stay on campus and eat with friends which was, of course, totally fine.

Tomorrow I drive the new vehicle to the other house and on Sunday I embark on my cruise. Pretty excited. Car is already gassed up and packed.

Sober is good.

Day 828

Tired for some reason. Bed at nine tired. But hey, that’s  okay.

I’m about to have my second sober vacation. Pretty excited for that, actually. It’s just so much nicer to be all the way -there- for everything.

Day 827

A decent enough day. Middle and Youngest started classes and did just fine. Youngest even stayed on campus till past 6 socializing so no worries there.

Did laundry so I’d start with an empty hamper when I come back from my trip. Finished packing the big suitcase. Got a temporary phone plan too so it must all really be happening. This time a week from now will be my second night on the ocean. I’m getting pretty excited.

Day 826

Pretty good day despite a fair bit of family drama. Did the shopping early and spent most of the day working on my current knitting project, which I finished.

Only three workdays this week then vacation. Huzzah!

Day 825

A low key day. Good for a Saturday. Made corn muffins for breakfast. Did a bunch of knitting. Ate a little too much. Nice Saturday stuff.