I survived the anniversary weekend but I wish I had done things a bit differently. I went to see my dear friend Maria on Saturday and she was kind enough to treat me to a special day. I got acupuncture for the first time, which was very cool and she fed me lunch. A storm was blowing in and we realized a little late that the trains were going to be stopped until sometime the following day. She helped me get on a bus and about 2 1/2 hours later I was home. Normally it takes me about 40 to 50 minutes, but I made it safe and sound in one piece and we had such a fun time together. I maybe should have stayed the night but sleep best at home.

Sunday, I stayed in and watched Netflix. I thought I could handle the relationship stories. I did not cry all day as I expected but I did feel bad at the end and had a difficult time sleeping. What I should have done differently is not watch Netflix and gotten my homework done for my class. I also signed up for a dating service, which felt absolutely crazy. I only did a partial description and posted a picture and then left it alone because I decided it was a dumb thing I was doing and it would only lead to disappointment.

Monday, I was super depressed because I slept badly and was barely able to function but finally made it to the evening and started to perk up and checked my e-mail to discover I had some messages on the dating site. I went and checked them out and after sorting out the ones who wanted to go directly to sex and what I was wearing, I chatted with a couple of people who are completely different than I would have expected. I had interesting conversations and one of them lives nearby and sounds like we have some things in common. It was a confidence booster to know others who found me interesting and even attractive. (The weird people don’t count)

Tuesday, I went to another friend’s house and met her 4 adorable cats. She and I both noticed we clicked right away when we met and I so enjoy talking to her and learning from her. I took the train to Malmö centrum and walked up to her place and wandered around. I miss my centrally located apartment so much. I realized this the second I came into town. I felt so happy and vibrant. Not at all the same when I come back to my place other than I really like my apartment. We had such a great time. When I left it felt like a blizzard as the snow was coming down in my face with the wind but I made it home easily and can’t wait to visit her and the kitties again. They were very warm and cuddly and I even got some face rubs. I came home with cat souvenirs in the form of hair and loved every second of it.

Later in the evening I checked the mail and was happy to see my art prints from my artist friend Ann Vargas were there waiting for me. I went out immediately and purchased frames and command strips to hang them with, which is what I did today. I also got my Norwex order which meant I could clean my apartment standing up rather than on my hands and knees mopping the floor. That made my day!!! Who knew a mop handle could mean so much!

Today I am procrastinating doing my homework for the Kickstart Your Passion class I am taking. I am meeting with one of the participants and we are supposed to be going over our homework. I am stuck as usual, therefore I am writing my blog and procrastinating, hoping perhaps to get in a different headspace. Writing definitely helps me get some clarity about what I am doing. I hope you find it interesting to be along in my crazy adventure. I only think every other day about going home now and have decided to tough it out until May at least. Then I can decide what to do next.