Asheville #3 ... Maybe a Charm

These last couple of days have been that 50-50 of life. 

We said goodbye to a friend and it was hard and beautiful -- as it is. We felt a strong connection to friends as we gathered. Lots of hugs and laughs and some tears. 

"That" person was there and behaved as expected. We actually had a pointed exchange because I'm tired of her, every bit of her. Now I feel that drama level again. She's so intrenched in my world and it sucks. I'm sure there's some growth or grand purpose to my involvement with her, but it's a lesson I'm not asking to learn. I probably shouldn't have poked the bear, but I hate how some people feel they can say or do anything unchecked. I checked her ... and she hit back, hard. 

Pride walk was AMAZING! Loved every minute. It was so humid, but a great turnout and such a good time. I stayed for part of the festival too. My friend hit it out of the park. P.S. The shoes were fun and held the color.

Marshaled the walk.

So many colors and rainbows.

Ready to volunteer.

Kids closed on their new house. People are renting back from them for 3 days and it's going very poorly. The owner inherited the house and doesn't even live there. She's being awful to them and might stick them with things left unfinished. Their realtor didn't protect them against this in the contract. 

They scheduled their move the weekend I get back from Asheville. No rest for the weary. I hope that changes because I planned a quiet weekend to relax and recover from the first half of June. I'm trying (and not completely succeeding) to keep the rest of June chill and easy. Summer of ease and unbothered is not starting well.

Maybe that recovery can come from this trip to Asheville with a friend. I'm psyching myself out because I don't think I'm going to get enough sleep or downtime. Probably isn't true. I'm remembering last trip and how that felt. They're different (hopefully). 

I'm also more recovered. The heart issue from Covid has finally stopped. My period is almost finished (I think). My neck and back are improving. 

The only day that will be a push is Tuesday. Leading a hike I'm not 100% confident about, driving up and back down a switchbacked mountain (freaks me out a little). I need to keep perspective though. It's one little part of the week AND my friend will help -- she's an experienced hiker. 

Weather looks good for the trip. The higher heat will move out today and hopefully the humidity too. Ready for mountain air. 

Remember the spider and computer debacle? The 'u' key is sticking from the computer toss. You don't realize how often you need that letter. Dang. Glad I didn't completely break it. P.S. Spider is no longer with us, but he got the last laUgh. 

Rushed morning, but hopefully that's the last time I use that adjective this week. This week was planned as a wellness moment for body, mind, spirit. 

Can it be done?

Will it be done?

Eeekk. Fingers crossed. 

Off to Asheville. Third time's a charm?!?! 

Have a good one. Later gators.