Jun 24, 2010
I can’t say I’ll be very entertaining in this blog, merely because I’m writing this quickly before bed so I can ensure that I have made my daily blog. I’m actually pretty proud of myself for being able to blog each day this month without missing a day, even though there have been nights when I’ve crawled into bed and had to crawl back out, after remembering I had not blogged. It was irritating but I pushed myself nonetheless.
I have been playing lots of Aion lately and I feel bad because I feel as if I am neglecting Jenn which isn’t my intent AT all. I think in large part she believes that if we’re video chatting while I’m playing she’s distracting me which isn’t true AT all and to be honest that’s one of the features I love about my new desktop. Having the capability to play a pretty graphics intensive game and still video chat at the same time. 
Tomorrow I am going to look at power supplies with Robby to try and find one that is suitable for her to utilize the graphics card I intend on giving her. Once she gets her brother to install both the video card and power supply, we’ll be good to go and she can join us in the fun. It’s going to be soooo epic and I cannot wait! Speaking of which, I rolled another toon today, lol. I grouped with a Chanter today and saw all the fun spells he had so I decided I wanted one of my own. Least to say I think I have a problem because in one day I hit level 13. 
Tomorrow, I am going to work on my Cleric some and then probably switch to my Chanter at night. This weekend I will probably work on leveling my Gladiator. Geeze, I don’t know how I manage to keep up! Haha. Okay, I think that’s enough game talk for tonight. Time to get some sleep so I can be up and alert tomorrow to walk the pups. G’nite!
Jun 22, 2010
You know it’s a little interesting how the Universe seems to just know when to make things right. It’s also a little bit disconcerting if I think on it a lot, but I’ve always been raised to count my blessings and so I am.
In my previous post, I spoke about a friend in dire need of someone to just be there for her physically. She’s in a long distance relationship with her husband (I do not envy the life of a military wife) so despite the façade she puts on, she’s beyond lonely and the hurt she feels every day if spoken would speak volumes; and while our daily video chats were helping, it can only do so much before that bitter taste of loneliness settles in once more.
Today when I awoke, I checked out SlickDeals which is generally the case every day and the very first post was that Southwest was having a deal on airline tickets to commemorate their birthday. The only catch? I had to book by Thursday. Obviously this was an issue because we have not yet gotten paid but after looking at flights and seeing how incredibly cheap they were and the fact that I wouldn’t have to take time off if I went (minus the day I fly out), I talked to Robby about it and my loving, understanding husband agreed to let me put the ticket on the credit card and fly out in September.
First of all, I am beyond excited and while it’s true that I already feel like I have met Jenn, it will be nice to actually meet her. Does that make sense? Plus there is the fact that we only spent $180 for a roundtrip ticket which makes it even better! That’s cheaper then what I spent to see Danika nearly 3 years ago, though if I’m honest that was still a really good deal.
So yes, this year is turning out phenomenally! Danika will be here in a few days (ZOMG, Robby flies out in 11 days), Robby got promoted and with that a raise, I made another awesome friend who I’ve grown really close to in a short period of time and consider my bestie (which is rare for those who know me), my sister is out here this summer, and now I get to meet my bestie.
I’m on cloud nine and so fucking lucky.
It’s okay, I’d be jealous too.
Jun 21, 2010
I’m generally content with the lifestyle I live. Sure, I’d love to have more money but honestly who wouldn’t? I don’t complain about my life because considering how portions of my life have been, I’m grateful and thankful for just how far I’ve come.
Yet, today of all days is a day when I wish beyond all reason that I was rich and could buy a plane ticket out to Texas without blinking an eye. Today of all days is the day when I wish I could fly so I could bring comfort to a friend who is in so much pain with no one to physically turn to.
Yes, I can be there for her through words and speech, but if that were really enough, I wouldn’t be dreading Robby leaving in two weeks to fly out to Philly. If that were enough, you wouldn’t have children crying for a parent who’s overseas because of what’s going on in Iraq and if that were enough, I wouldn’t have a friend who constantly puts on a brave face when inside she’s dying.
I love you Jenn and I wish beyond anything in this world that I could make you happy and take away your pain. I wish that I could feel what you feel in your stead so just once you can smile and really mean it. You are such an amazing person and it breaks my heart that you have to pretend to be happy when deep down you’re crying and there’s no one who’s willing to listen or hear you (at least not the ones who count anyway).
Well, I do hear you and while I can’t do much, I will do whatever I can to try and alleviate some of that pain. I can’t promise much either, but I can promise you that what you feel is what I feel—even if there are miles between us, so you’re never truly alone.
I love you, sweetie.
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