Relaxing

It's hard to remember in the moment, but even the toughest times get better.

All morning, I ran about the house doing chores. Showering, laundry, dishes, baking, and the like. Dave came over around two and comforted me with his presence. I love having him around. He makes me happy and knows how to calm me down when I get irrationally frightened.

Dad came home about a half hour later to drag us to the bank. I deposited my forty bucks and got the check for my loan. That's all good and settled. One giant step down.

Also, dad gave me his credit card to basically last me through getting basic food supplies and my textbooks while everyone is in Pennsylvania. I'm trustworthy enough that I won't do something absolutely stupid, like buy property on Pluto. That's giant thing two that's been solved.

Dave, Missy, and I spent the night making chicken parmigiana. Between the three of us, it came out really well. I didn't like the sauce we chose, but most of us are short on cash and there wasn't much choice.

Dave and I spent the hour after goofing around until he had to leave. He left with the promise that he'll pick me up tomorrow and not let me spend the day crying in a pile of my own snot. <3 I love that boy.

I checked my email after he left. Got a reply from my boss who promises the Spring schedule will be out tomorrow. She had one made, but then two people abandoned us without notice. Still, it's a huge weight lifted from my shoulders.

Things are going to be okay. I just have to remember that.