I went back to the 'holler' this weekend for the family reunion. It was blissful. We almost didn't go because an 80 dollar repair ended up being almost 300 bucks and it was a real strange way of happening. Once again, I can not find a mechanic that doesn't charge you an arm and a leg and try to pull a fast one. They lull you in, and you don't mind waiting a few extra days for them to do your car... until they take it to sears and charge you on top of it... then they mess up the tax by 66 dollars. gah.
Other than that, the reunion went wonderfully. I got to take Michael to meet the family. I was hoping that he would see an example of the family dynamic that I love. My brothers and sister didn't make it this year, but hopefully next year they will. Michael and I are thinking about renting a large van to get the whole family down there.
My sister Crystal is pregnant again. Everyone is full of judgments and condescending behavior, but I do not see how they can fault her for following their example. I may not agree with it, but it's her life to live. I am just hoping that I can convince her to want better for herself and to make active strides in getting there.
The coffee shop is doing well. I get a little discouraged when someone comes to us repeatedly, then stops and then comes in with two Xbucks cups. But that's their prerogative. We are doing well enough, and that's good enough for us. We've tried not to ever talk crap about the previous owner or any of the competitors. We only want positive. And we do extremely well with our smoothies.
I am in a comfortable space and I feel inspired again to write. I'm about to enter a creative phase for a muse that's been pregnant with quintuplets. I'd like to push it all out before we start on our next project.... a non profit rescue farm that's educational and family and young adult oriented. Michael and I are thinking about having children... not immediately... but, pretty darn soon. I'm freakin' 34! Anyways, we want certain things for ourselves as a family unit that just doesn't work in the city. Going to family reunion with all of the kids running around and playing and having a good time made us want one right now!
First of all, I need to finish physical therapy and regain my strength. I lifted 2 pound weights last night to try and rebuild strength and I just have to focus on being glad that I can lift anything, instead of thinking about what I used to be able to do.
My dad is engaged and probably going to be married in November. I am very happy for him.
Our cats are getting flea baths when we get home. Scruffy got out for a week and came back with friends so we have to take care of the whole house as a precaution... They will hate us for a while I'm sure.
I had a nightmare last night that we had a llama that ate deer like a snake. It was very strange.
ok, that's the end of the random bits.
Posted by hawkie at September 4, 2007 03:33 PM