terrypurple73 | (no subject)

It turns out that even though I don't really like television much, I do really like The West Wing. I have one episode left of season one, and then I'm very far down the list for the library's season two!! Boo.
But I loved this line tonight: "When I sleep, I dream about a great discussion with experts and ideas and diction and energy and honesty." (I think I got the quote right.) Because that's what I want.

I'm lacking a little in the discussion area these days- the roomies are gone, and I live by myself for the time being. It's been three weeks now, and I have until the end of the month before the new folks move in. But to be honest, friends, it doesn't feel that different. I was so anxious about not having anyone to come home to at night, but it turns out that functionally, I haven't had anyone here for a long time. And it really took a house to myself to realize it seriously. This actually empty house doesn't feel very different at all from the house when there were three other people and a dog living here. So this Community re-energizing is going to be good, I know it. It's this brand new start, and while I'm nervous, I know it's going to be good. I trust it, because I trust Community. When people are committed to this, then it works. Not always smoothly, but it does work.

So I'm taking the time on my own to do a few fun things:
Cook delicious food! (Last week- Christmas In August Pasta! Tomorrow- Pumpkin Curry!)
Watch a whole season of The West Wing.
Hang out with Mari and Courtney last weekend, and Mari and Kelly this weekend. (Mountains! Barbecue!)
Catch up with Ryan and hopefully Maura this weekend.
Clean the house or leave it as messy as I want, depending entirely on my mood!
Hang out late at work with Shaleena, especially since Gaelyn is still in Kenya for another week.
Eat fruit snacks and E.L. Fudge cookies, because all the food I buy is for me!
Walk around the house wearing as few clothes as I feel like and listening to music at any volume.
Remember that I am good company to myself, so this isn't boring or lonely- it's time with myself. And that's just fine.