While on "vacation" . . .

From the myspace archives.

While on "vacation" . . .
(written August 3, 2008)

I just got back from my "vacation" from myspace and facebook. It was amazing to me how much drama and BS they brought right to my home, and a week away from it was fabulous! I think I'll be doing it more often. So, don't be surprised if I disappear for a bit sometimes. If you want my real email address, I'm happy to give it out! Anyway, I had a lot happen in my week away! Quick update:

My car broke down twice. Fun times! This caused two things: Leann being highly pissed that she missed a week of the gym AND Leann having to learn new bus routes. This I am highly excited about! Now I worked out the math, and if I took the bus on a regular basis, it would cost me less than just my parking! And I get the added benefit of not adding my car's emissions to the rest of the air pollution! Rock on!

Thinking about how I could help the environment got me thinking of other things my family could help with. I've got the kids helping me recycle more. I even found myself reaching for my bag sewn of old clothing rather than my leather briefcase. I've been interested in sustainable living for some time, but don't know a lot about it. I started reading up this week. There are lots of ways I can help make a better place for my children to grow, and I'm very excited about it! Not only will I be supporting my local artists, I will be supporting my local farmers now as well. Anyone want a date to the farmers' market?? I also realize that I am the reason stuffwhitepeoplelike.com exists.

I read a graphic novel. And I liked it. Holy crap!

I got my official, certified copy of my divorce decree! I can officially change my name on everything now. I'm annoying my coworkers on a regular basis by pointing Heath out to them every time it pops up anywhere! (Sorry, Brian. Really, I am. I just can't control myself. It's so exciting!!) This new development caused a strange dream. Since I don't typically remember my dreams, I find it amusing that this one is one I would remember. I was getting married. Actually, I was already married. I was at the reception, standing there in my beautiful white gown, ready to give my toast to the groom. My beautiful groom is smiling at me, and I am horrified to see that my groom is a friend (he will remain nameless to save him the embarrassment of me dreaming about him. LOL). Everyone in the room is smiling at me. And all that comes out of my mouth is "What the hell am I doing? I mean, I'm glad I have such a wonderful person to spend my life with, but seriously, what the hell am I doing?" Everyone just keeps smiling like I'd made the sweetest speech ever, and my groom is looking so proud, and I wake up in a sweat. WEIRD.

I got my nose pierced. After years of saying "Well, maybe, but . . ." I just did it. Lauren held my hand, quite literally. I'm in love with it! Now on to my tattoo!!

I decided that I want to start singing again. For real. I'm tired of talking about how we want to do something, and we never do it. Let's do it! You know who you are! Anyone with me?

Now, I'm thinking I just need a day at the beach . . . Anyone up for it?