Beastmomma

One thing I have learned since being married is that I cry a lot while watching television, listening to NPR, talking with my friends.  I like to think it is because I have a lot of empathy and I am moved quite easily.  Most of the time Partner is understanding of my tears, but he has taken to making fun of me a little bit.  Because of his ability to laugh at me, I have taken to trying to hide when I cry while watching television.  I get nervous that he will walk into the room, see my crying, and laugh at me.  I know that he is not doing it meanly, but I still feel embarrassed.   When he was gone this weekend, I found a silver lining.  I purposely watched things which had the potential to make me sad and cried with abandon.   In retrospect, I should have picked some more intense tear jerkers because I did not shed very many tears.  As much as I am excited for Partner to return home tonight (!!), I did enjoy the chance to cry in peace.

Hi all!

Here’s this week’s questions. Thanksgiving is almost here. To learn more about Four Foods Friday, visit Val's kitchen.

1. Pumpkin pie. Do you make it yourself or buy one already made?
2. Where are you eating Thanksgiving dinner this year?
3. Turkey. Do you like white meat or dark meat?
4. What’s your favorite Thanksgiving food?

1.  I love homemade pie; unfortunately, I am not good at making it.  I usually eat and enjoy others; sometimes I buy homemade pie from strangers to feed my craving.

2.  My Partner and I are eating Thanksgiving in MD with my family.

3. Neither

4.  It is hard to pick just one; my favorites are-- green bean casserole, mashed potatoes, and stuffing.

Partner left early today for a conference in San Antonio and does not return until Monday night.  Since I do not know many people in this area, I thought that I would be bored or lonely.  Turns out that the day went by really quickly.  I spent a lot of time on the phone, took a long nap, watched way too much television.  I did manage to squeeze in a workout.  

Unfortunately, I was not as productive as I would have liked, so tomorrow I have an ambiguous list of things to do.  Among the items is trying to put together a book shelf from IKEA. I am constantly amazed at how long it takes to assemble furniture and how humbling it can be to try to follow directions. 

As much as I love Partner, I am enjoying my alone time.  For the last three years of our relationship, we were long distance that was broken up by two weekends a month.  Now I am so thankful that our togetherness is interrupted by a few days away.