Hello World

It's been awhile since I last posted. Life became a bit of a struggle for myself. Currently I am on vacation in Sonoma. I am quite happy. I spent a lovely day in a city with the high temp being 20 degrees lower than the high from where I'd been in Texas. Very lovely. Did a few wine tastings in the Dry Creek area and went shopping in Healdsburg. There is some art work I am considering in Healdsburg, but it didn't seem right to buy artwork on day one when I still have so many to go.

This is a glorious escape from the hellish humidity and acidic attitudes in Waco. Being home in Austin did help, to an extent. I knew, however, coming here would help me fully relax before I resume my journey this next quarter.

I am very excited for my mother to join us in a week as I know she will delight in the refreshing cool air as she steps out of the airport. I can not wait until she is here and we have our day of relaxation, because I know she needs this just as much as I do.

I have been worried about her lately. Her health is not what it used to be and her old spunky self disappears at times beneath a heavy veil of exhaustion. I want to rip that veil away and see that beautiful energetic woman again. I know it will happen. It just takes time. And rest. And love.

That is why I am here. In my own way I'd been worn down by exhaustion, but mentally more so than physically, I would say. The first six months of law school in the strange little city between two major Texan hubs drained me of my wit and spark. I felt dull, shattered and small as I drove home after finals. Not a feeling to relish.

And now I am here, after having a week at home to recharge and revitalize. I am here in beautiful wine country with a man I love and no real schedule.

I was thoroughly amused this morning to wake up at 8:20 only to discover the B man was already awake. I'd woken up hours earlier and thought he'd been asleep. But apparently both of us, used to waking up at 8 in Texas, woke up at 6 here. We were hungry and trying not to wake the other. I never dreamed he'd already be awake, but he was. We got to Healdsburg by 9:30 and very little was open. Reminded us of Fredericksburg.

Now I'm going to take a nap, and then read and perhaps in a while we will find some dinner. Mr Monkey is enjoying his own glass of wine and disregarding any incoming filing. Vacation is very important.