As you know, I had very little internet access when down in Florida. Well, I had my iPhone so I could still get online, but didn't have the convenience of a keyboard and surfing easily. I had to find a wifi joint on Saturday just to watch Battlestar Galactica! I'm back now, so here we go.
First off, Moms is all good. I took her to the hospital on Thursday morning and had her out by that afternoon. By the next day, she was up and walking and said the pain was gone. Well, pain from the incision was there, but not the original pain. Sweet. It worked! Thanks to everyone for all of your well wishes and stuff. It was a minor surgery but I'll admit...something disconcerting and sad seeing your Moms hooked up to tubes, passed out in a hospital bed. I'm not a fan of hospitals as it is.
I also got to see a bunch of old friends. So many high school folks found me on the Facebook over the summer and started planning this little reunion. Quite a few didn't bother showing up after saying they would, but I certainly had fun with those that did. Got to hang with the longest running ex, Dionne, for a few days. Saw a show at the theater I used to work at and caught up with some theater folks. (Remember when I used to be an actor? Anyone?) Got a haircut from some cute tattooed 20 year old. Hung out at bars and witnessed packs of cougars on the prowl. Ate at some of my old favorite spots. Made fun of my friends freaking out over how cold it was in Florida. Drove A LOT which I realized I both loved/loathed. Loved when I knew where I was going and sped down the highway. Loathed when I kept getting lost. Shopped more than I thought I would and forgot how much cool shit Steinmart carries. Brand names for less! Visited my old local comic book shop, The Dragon's Tale, and chatted with one of the owners about comics. And came to the conclusion that I don't think I could ever live in Jacksonville again. Fun to visit, but that's it.
Oh yeah. And visited the Super Wal-Mart. While I don't believe in a lot of their policies and the like, it is an impressive store. And if I forgot I was in the Bible Belt, this collection of ties certainly reminded me. Praise Jesus! Uh...on his cross and stuff. Wow.
I'm gonna try to come down again sooner than later. Maybe some of these friends of mine will actually make the time for me. The fuckers. Still, had a blast reminiscing and seeing everyone. And mostly, glad Moms is good. Til next time, First Coast.
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