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Friday: Saw Star Trek with Meghann and Brad. It was amazing. I really like the story and coming from a non-Trekkie I really enjoyed it. They threw in enough one-liners that if you’ve ever seen an episode of Star Trek or any of the movies you could follow along. All around it was a pretty good movie. Friday night I got a text from a friend reminding me of something I had kinda started to lose sight of. It could not have come at a better time.

Saturday: Went working out with my trainer Joey and my sister’s best friend Jo, This was the first time I had been to the gym and had a trainer and I have to tell ya, it was worth it. It was one of the better work outs I’ve had and I can’t wait to get back to the gym. The rest of the day was fairly good. Just some laying around and cleaning. There was talks of going to the drive in to see Star Trek and I figured what the heck. So off I went and after getting there I realized I should’ve brought a chair. I brought my cooler of beer, but everyone else hand their camping chairs and food and all kinds of stuff. Luckily there was plenty of food to go around and I got my eat on. Since I had already seen Trek I decided to take a little nap in the bed of one of the trucks. I watched a good deal of the movie, but for the most part I laid there watching the shooting/falling stars and enjoying just being outside. After the movie, I headed home and called it a night.

Sunday: Mother’s Day rolls around and it was up to me to cook the lunch. I kinda misjudged how long it would take and ended up being late. It was a great lunch and it was good to get to hang out with the family. We ate and chatted and just had a good time. Heather and Jason are going to be such great parents. I’m super excited for them and am looking forward to even more babies in the family. One of these days I’ll start a family and have one of my own, but until then I’ll enjoy the endless supply that seems to be popping out everywhere. After lunch it was a pretty lazy afternoon. Around 7 I got a call from a friend who needed some help with a few things. Me, being me, I rushed over and helped out. After that we hung out and watched TV for a while then I headed home. It was good to have a quiet night watching TV with someone, something I don’t get to do that often. Back home and into the bed.

So that was it. Just an all around good weekend. Sometimes when you least expect it you get a surprise from someone. It brightens your day and reminds you that there are people out there that care. Living alone these past few months has been pretty rough and I really do appreciate the little things.

A lot went on this weekend. Beginning with Friday I was given a welcome reminder of something that I had not heard in a long time. My spirits were lifted. Saturday brought my first session with a personal trainer. I was surprised at myself and am now eager to get back in the gym and finish what I’ve started. To be honest, Saturday night didn’t go the way I wanted it to, but that’s ok. It’s only one night out of countless others. Sunday, Mother’s Day rolls around and despite my best efforts I was late getting to lunch. It was one that I prepared and everyone had to wait on me. I was late because I went for a run. It wasn’t my best run, but I went. The lunch was amazing and consisted of Rib Roast with horseradish and bacon crust, roasted red potatoes, stir fry green beans, and roasted corn on the cob. Sunday afternoon was spent on the couch. Sunday evening I got an unexpected and again, welcome request to help out. Me, being me, I swooped into action and accomplished what needed to be done. I then offered to a helping hand at other things and happiness was had all around. However, against my better judgment, I crossed a line. It was ok because on the other side was what needed to be there and though I left disappointed in myself, all was forgiven. Back at home, I feel a bit relieved but at the same time, my hands bring back thoughts of tonight.

I said what I needed to say and the words reached their intended recipient. No one got hurt but myself, but that was more of a self inflicted wound. One that I will recover from tomorrow.

I do also want to say that I am glad to be a friend of Jessica Canning. She inspires and I am grateful to have her in my life. I am proud of her and I admire the strength she possesses. Against everything, she has done what she needed to do, for her and for Chase, not for anyone else. Thank you Jess for letting me be a part of your life.