..bleh

Today wins for one of the best conversations of the summer. Lee Grooms gets the award. He works for Grace Church and read about our house in the Mustard Seed Sampler. The questions that he asked and the perspective that he held were remarkably nuanced and subtle. I will be reflecting on them for a while. Thanks Lee.

My uncle called me today. After walking to two different Tully's in the U-District and still missing them, they finally made it by my work. It was strange seeing him. I almost started crying before they came and became nauseous after seeing him but while we were together it was fine. I still do not know what I think about this. I don't have much sympathy for him but my heart breaks for his wife.

My dad bought my mother a car that she does not like today. Last time he bought her a car, she didn't like it either. It is not as though he is ignorant to her tastes, they have been looking for a new car for months. The rush? We are driving to the beach tomorrow and he didn't want to take the Explorer. To be honest, this part of my father really, really pisses me off. The part of my mother that repeatedly takes it and complains to me instead of talking to him is just as equally irritating. Awkward moment: My dad asking me if I liked the car when I walked in the door. Sometimes familial bullshit is needed.

Tomorrow I am going to the ocean. I want to go there. I think it will be relaxing. Honestly, my family isn't that relaxing. My dad says things like, "Change the channel. There is no reason to watch the Olympics if there isn't an American competing." They don't understand my humor/life/person. It might be a situation where I need a vacation after my vacation. There may be a reward of charcoal All-Stars so I will hold my breath. If all else fails there is the self indulgent luxury of sunbathing. Bleh.

I have been moody recently. Sorry.