Y6 D242

Still not where I want or need to be. I was able to verbally communicate my feelings to B last night and she understood why I have been cranky and moody lately. She also understands my need for wanderlust or social interaction or whatever you want to call it. The way she put it was - while I don't like you being gone on the road, I am at the point where I need you on the road. We both get it. I can't stay locked up like a rat in a cage. She's looking forward to next weekend as much as I am. Just have to make it to next weekend.

Sigh.

Decent class yesterday. I am trying out new material that I managed to get done on Monday in this class. So far so good. Decent group of folks. Plus I got some positive feedback from some folks in my other class on Monday and Tuesday.

One of B's birthday presents arrived yesterday and we decided to open it early. I got her a Nesco food dehydrator. She had been talking about drying our own fruit and jerkies to avoid all the sugar that is in commercial versions. We will try it out this weekend. Went to the store last night and bought some pineapple, strawberries, and thin strips of flank steak as our first guinea pigs. I am actually looking forward to it.

We also picked up the pieces for her to make a present for one of our friend's kids - a make your own fort kit. Basically it's a sheet with rope, clamps, and a flashlight, but for a kid, it's an adventure.

We got back, had some dinner, and settled in to watch a movie together. It was nice. We watched John Wick which we both LOVED. The reviews on that are funny. It's either a 10 or 1. No in between. We loved it.

Finished up a little after 11 and went off to bed. Was in bed by 11:30 but didn't fall asleep until midnight. So yeah, running on light sleep this morning, but it's Friday and I feel confident I can get through this class with no issues.

I am grateful to have someone I can talk through my mental states with openly. Look how much less manic I am right now. Getting it out there makes all the difference in the world.