On Friday, mom wanted to drive to KCMO to visit her parents. The original plan was to leave STL at around 3pm, but she had to work late, and we didn't get out of town til nearly 530pm. So by the time we got to KCMO, everyone was asleep and we were told to not come over to the house. So we checked into our hotel. I had not eaten all day and was a huge low blood sugar monster, but was keeping my mouth shut about it. So we went on a wild goose chase to get food. I wanted to go to a place that had some vegan options, but there was a band playing that night and it was $7 each to get in. I talked to the doorman, and he just let me in to order food at the bar.
Mom, Dad, and Scott decided to go somewhere else, so they left and would come pick me up in about an hour. So I had a delicious pizza with spinach, red pepper, roasted garlic, and hummus, two beers, and enjoyed the bands.
Allegedly, the others never found any food and had a clusterfuck of a time. So we went to a diner on the way back to the hotel for everyone to get food. The time was nearly 1am when we got back to the hotel. I slept very unsoundly; my back hurt, and Scott stayed up watching movies until like 6am and he kept turning the volume up after I kept waking up and asking him to turn it down.
Christmas Eve.
We got a super late start and got to the Halftery Residence at about 1130am. We hung out at the house for maybe 30 minutes then went to get brunch at Firstwatch. They had an excellent veg wrap and we all seemed to have a nice time together. After lunch, we drove back to STL. It was just a lot of hassle for like, two hours of visiting with family. I knew it would be, but I also new that I should keep my mouth shut, and I did.
Christmas.
Today turned out pretty alright. Very low key, which is what I want. In my fantasy world in my head, I would have a boyfriend or husband and we would go on a vacation together and get away and spend time together in an awesome, warm location.
I slept in til about 9am, which was super nice. Banged myself out twice while mom and dad were at church, then went out on Ex-Girlfriend for about 80 minutes.
Today was actually nice temps. High of about 53F. I wore my new racing tights (they are incredible warm and comfortable in the saddle), new Twin Six jersey (also incredibly comfortable and it wicked the sweat right off my back), Chrome riding hoodie (warm), and Zumi windbreaker ( have had this jacket since 2007 and it is so reliable). I daresay I got hot under all those layers. The sun was out, the cloudless sky was a magnificent blue. I encountered one other rider on Ramsey Road.
Came home, showered, and Scottbot and I drove to granny-panties' house to meet up with mom and dad for a late lunch. The food was delicious. We worked a puzzle as we do every year. Grandma gave me $100. I'll try not to blow it at the casino.
Going to see a movie tonight with Karen and some other people.
My mood has really picked up, and I am staying positive even though I am having a difficult time of it. Holidays are almost over. I am keeping my eyes on the prize and staying on the path I need to be on in order to be in the place I want.
I have tix to NYE in Cincy. On the fence about going. Its just a lot of driving. And I will be alone, which is no big deal; I do almost everything alone anyway. But its really hard sometimes, seeing everyone else paired up, especially at midnight. And I admit that I have been a little bit more frustrated/depressed than usual as of late. Plus, same show is happening in Bloomington the night before and STL the day after. Will see how I feel later this week and decide then.
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