Too Many Memories

Subbing sixth grade in Saugatuck.  I awoke to a beautiful spring morning.  The temperature was actually above normal, but after weeks of such mild temps, it seemed cold outside.

I have never had any problems with allergies...until this year.  They are terrible!  I've been taking Zyrtec, which helps a lot.  I guess my body is changing as well.

After school today Marguerite and I are going to Big Lots in Holland.  There is a television stand she wants to get and I have built up my rewards card to get 20% off.  Plus, there is some outdoor furniture I may buy with the 20% off.  I do love my Big Lots stores!

Drew is in Chicago.  He had to take care of some personal matters.  So, Friedl and I are "cheating" on him and plan to go to Clearbrook tonight for dinner.  I'm excited.  I haven't been there in a couple months.  Hopefully they will have the calamari on the appetizer menu.  Tomorrow I am going to Lansing, Illinois to pick up Drew (he will be at his friend Karlene's house).  They are both coming back with me.  Karlene is staying until Sunday or Monday I believe.  I haven't seen her in a couple months so it will be nice to see her and spend some time with her too.

I'm gearing up for the summer season.  It's nice to have such good weather during the off season so I am able to get started on the outdoor stuff sooner.  Marguerite's been doing a lot of raking.

I've mentioned the emotions I get when listening to music.  I think this vacation validated my conclusion.  I notice that when I listen to music from "pre Ray's death" I can get very emotional and sad.  The music I listen to that came out after he died does not affect me negatively.  I had my iPod with me on the cruise.  When I laid out by the pool or at the beach I would listen to my iPod.  All the music on there are from songs released prior to Ray's death.  They all make me think of him.  They make me think of specific times in our relationship.  I finally quit listening to my iPod.  I now focus on listening to music from after his death.  This too may change in time, but right now the old music brings back too many memories.

Cheers!  -  Jimmy