observations and preparations

Life is what you make of it. I'm finding that I want more people around me that will randomly go out just cause. Lots and lots of people here act like married people don't do that. I need an in to new people and I'm not sure how to accomplish this.

The concert was great. I like the Varsity. I'm glad I remembered ear plugs this time. The first two bands were a little sleepy and depressive. Good music but I was already tired. Not helping. Dance Band didn't even go on stage until 1am.

I slept until noon today. Partly because I was up late. Partly because I could. I have slept long and well for several days in a row now. Sleep is such a hard thing for me to come by in decent quality and quantity. I value this. Maybe my body is trying to get ready for the stress of traveling to FSG. I really don't know but I'm taking advantage while I can.

Looking at my plants yesterday I was surprised. Even the hot weather stuff is growing well despite the lack of hot weather. Only the zucchini hasn't gotten huge and even they have grown quite a bit. Rosemary isn't thriving. I think I need to get a bigger starter plant if I'm really going to be putting them in the ground. I dunno. Woody herbs are not my forte.

Today's to do list; ... in no particular order
clean off table and couch
pull out luggage and start organizing stuff for FSG from my list- small pile already started
research ___________ condition that I have to complete homework on
Go by World Market
Attend get together at 5-8 Club
Eat
Take box by Gerri's

Communication

I have been rather disappointed in recent events because I worked with and planned with the information I had at hand, but making certain assumptions about this data. Day one; working with the email he sends me on his travel reservation information, I RSVP'd for myself and the Honey for an event that is happening through my school. I did not immediately communicate this with him. Day two; The Honey changed his travel times that week thus that he won't be able to attend. One day was all it took. Lots of reasons, no excuses. Not sure he would have been able to manage attending even if he did know, but because I didn't communicate in a timely manner I am going alone. Part of me accepts this as a norm, part of me thinks this is for the best given the path I am walking is my path not his, and part of me is unaccountably saddened. I miss him being able to participate in my life.

I have been considering instituting a communication policy for myself. I think it needs to be put into effect. I have already in some parts of my life. General warning; If I appear to be over-communicating please don't take offense. It is not because I believe you to be incompetent. It is because I am being honest with myself and my ability to remember what I have and have not communicated with whom. This may be in the form of texts to verify communication. This may be in the form of frank conversations to make sure everyone is on the same page(42 naturally). I will likely start asking permission for any activity that I wish to participate in with you. I'm tired of being on the wrong end of communication snafus. If I do everything I know to do and it still happens I can honestly not feel badly about the resulting mess. Hopefully I can quit blaming myself and taking whole responsibility for the resulting mess.

Cordial report

Only one has completed the soaking process. There was less of it and the fruit was starting to disintegrate. This being the pineapple-raspberry. It smells like punch. Like the effervescent tropical punch we served at our wedding because we both hate the lime sherbet goo that is family likes to serve at functions like that. I don't know what it tastes like cause I'm still waiting on the syrup to cool so I can add it. I'm not sure if I care what it tastes like. It smells heavenly. The color is gorgeous, kinda corally. I think it'd make a great starter for sangria.

Vokda
raspberries- frozen
pineapple- frozen

total liquid after soaking- 1 cup

How long should one let raspberries and blueberries sit generally? I'm really not sure. I seem to remember something about berries with seeds making the cordial bitter if left too long... kaslaania? krkhst?