And the common thread would be...............
We will start with......
Flights: I have been fighting with myself for the last two weeks and trying to convince myself that I can go. Or that I should stay home. Or I can't afford it. Or it is a dumb time to go. Or I am fine and can handle life without this. For real. Welcome to my brain. Fun, isn't it? I THINK NOT! So, today? I booked the hotels and the flight and the car rental (thank you airmiles and avion points) and I made them all non refundable. Yup. I did. Husband was so proud of me. I finally did it. Done. So? Now the countdown is on.
Health: The doctor is sending me for blood work and x-rays. He thinks that there are lung problems and possible mono happening. Would not be surprised. Insane. Husband was laughing at me. He thinks that I am screwed in the head. And is not impressed at the whole no kissing thing. Not his cuppa tea. Hope I feel better soon, I miss kisses!
Blue: My amazing niece is hanging out at our house this week and we are doing lots of laughing and fun and silliness. We are also having some insanely deep talks and she is challenging me in ways that I am not sure I want to be challenged with right now. After a big talk the other night, my mind decided to open up. Oh did it ever. I remembered things and had emotions and fears come rushing back that I have not remembered in years. A lot of years. Ouch. I laid in bed crying with Husband in shock next to me. Loving me and taking care of me. He is a good man. Back to the blue. Ms Niece has also been having fun. Today we bought her first bra's, died her hair blue (sorry Sister), and ate taco's for dinner. (her request). Tomorrow we are heading to the big ol' mall where we are doing the rides and food court. We might do some shopping, we will see how grumpy Husband is by the time we are done the rides. She has never been there and is so excited. The next day, we are painting pottery, and the day after will include a science center and imax. I think that the next day? I WILL SLEEP! Oh, but she is still here. I am sure we will do something fun.
Michael: Conversation had between me and Niece earlier today. We were in HMV looking at music
Niece: Hey auntie D, there are two cd's here that say Michael Jackson. One guy is black though and the other one is white? I think someone screwed up. That isn't possible!
Me: (trying not to laugh) Well, you see (giggle giggle) He is the same guy.
Niece: Really? I don't think so. Auntie, he even has a different nose! He is so funny looking.
Me: (dying a little inside that I even have to have this conversation) Well, he was black. Decided that he wasn't happy that way and so he died his skin. He then decided that he was ugly and started changing his face. A lot of plastic surgery. And then he died.
Niece: Wow. Maybe it is good that he is gone. What a weirdo.
The conversation I never thought I would have with anyone. Epic. Queer. Odd. How do you really explain Michael Jackson to a kid?
No comments:
Post a Comment