Miscellaneous

In the past convoluted few weeks, I can't remember to whom I've told what.  Particularly, this important piece of information:  the ex moved!

When he returned from supporting Explorer Guy on his solo attempt of ascending Denali in January and our relationship was still ignorantly good (i.e., I didn't know about the affair and had yet to process the fact that he and my ex-dear friend had decided to see each other), he said that he was thinking of going back to Talkeetna, Alaska . . . to live.  And now, perhaps precipitated by the ugliness of the past few weeks (?), he's made the move.  Supposedly.  I think.  (He was to have left last Monday - driving - but, since I'm no longer in contact with him, I have no idea if he did or not . . . although there's no evidence to the contrary.)

ANYWAY, one of my dear friends dubbed last Sunday (the ex's original departure date) as Sayonara Sunday.  ;)  And, I received two WONDERFUL packages of support for the auspicious occasion.  The first came in the form of this lovely bouquet of flowers hand-delivered to me in my office by the owner of the local flower shop.

THANK YOU, sweet Jean!  xo

One of the benefits of living in a small town is having people "know" you, know your tastes.  This arrangement was comprised of a simple wicker basket plus the flowers and foliage.  No frou-frou bows or ribbons.  Perfectly "me", thanks to Jean and the flower shop owner!

The second unexpected pick-me-up arrived a week ago yesterday.  I'd been told to look for a package arriving in my business mail box.  What I DIDN'T expect was such a BIG package with FRAGILE labels all over it!  As far as I can tell (more on that later), the box contained three separate goodies (yes, I ripped into it at the post office!).  Here's the one I've unpacked and been using all week:

"I'm not saying she's a slut.  Well, okay, yes, I am."

Ha!  Why not fight fire with . . . humor?!  I LOVE it!  Thank you, Erin.  :)  It's my new office mug.

Now, regarding the remainder of this large package . . . I am reserving unpacking the rest of it for Down Days.  Difficult Days.  Days that I need a pick-me-up.  Does that make sense?  Erin, I *hope* you don't mind that I'm stretching it out!  For those of you on the edges of your seats, though, I will reveal what sneak peeks have shown:  a voodoo doll, complete with pins (ha!), and . . . this is hysterical! . . . a wedding ring COFFIN!!!!  So, stayed tuned for upcoming pictures of those . . . as soon as I take them out to "play with" 'em . . . just like a kid at Christmas!  :)

I have received SO many comments and e-mails and wonderful, supportive cards (thank you, my "personal doctor", you know I lurv you!) in these past couple of weeks.  I haven't responded to any of them yet, though, because, in order to do so, I have to go "back there", mentally, to "that place".  And, when I'm having good days, I just DON'T WANT TO relive these past weeks!  I know you understand that.  But, PLEASE, know how APPRECIATIVE and GRATEFUL and THANKFUL I am for EACH and EVERY ONE OF YOU!  Yes, I mean YOU, sitting there in front of your computer or reading this on your iPhone.  YOU.  Thank you, thank you, from the bottom of my heart.  I don't know WHAT I'd do without such overwhelming support.  xoxoxo

Peace out.  :)