I've been in an odd mood lately. Not necessarily in a bad mood, but because of the absolutely ridiculous drama that's been going on at work, I haven't had much to laugh or smile about lately.
Usually when it's been a while since I last laughed, Puhtay and I pick up and got as far the fuck away from Jackson as we can during my day off. And although our mini-adventures only take us as far as Ann Arbor or Detroit, each trip lifts my spirit like a vacation would, and I'm able to face whatever is going on at work with a renewed sense of optimism (or bemusement, depending on the seriousness of the situation).
Puhtay and I haven't run away in a while and I was missing it. And I know that she would like to run away sometime soon too.
Today she met Mom and I in Jackson while we ran errands: new bedsheets, a father's day gift...that kind of thing. I also got to go shopping for clothes for a little bit, because I would really like some fashionable attire for when I go to Europe in 38 days (not that I'm counting or anything ;-)
As Mom and I drove away from Puhtay, she said, "Puhtay is a true friend, isn't she?"
Yep. And even though we only spent an hour or two together today, just the knowledge that I have someone like that in my life lifted my spirits again.
Another thing that cheered me up: spending time with my Mom. She would work until 4, and I would have to leave for work at 3:30 everyday, so even though we live in the same house, our paths barely crossed. It was nice to tell her about all that's been going on and I'm pumped that she's finished working at the school for the summer.
ALSO, today was Lizzy's 21st birthday, so I got to hang out with her, Justin, Brad, Caitlin and Darrin. I especially haven't seen Brad since December, and I was so pumped to hang with everybody and experience the old dynamic that we used to have.
"Laughter is the best medicine" is such a horrible sounding cliche, but it's true. Just laughing (and drinking) a lot tonight has made me excited about life again...my future career, moving to Grand Rapids in the fall, seeing London and Norway and my old friends that live there...I got to put all the frustrating stuff in perspective and realize that I have so much to look forward to.
This is a video I took of Brad and Justin two or three years ago. It may be only funny to us. But we think it's hilarious.
Bread eating contest
