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Relaxing time in VA Beach

7/28/2017

It was a hellish trip trying to get there and I swear I will never connect in LaGuardia ever again! We ended up flying into another airport, rented a car and drive two hours to VA Beach.

Anyways, we took Joce to her first spa treatment - massage and pedicure. Then some shopping, fishing and some arts and crafts - knitting and beading. Everything was amazing so I'd say our goal was successful. I give her alot of credit because Susanne's husband is a talker and Joce listened patiently. Here are some pics of our trip.

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Going to Virginia Beach

7/20/2017

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Getting ready for my trip tomorrow to visit my friend Susanne. We both wanted to treat my friend Helen's daughter Jocelyn to get away and relax. She's had a pretty tough time since Hel passed away last year. I don't think she's really had time to grieve as she had to move out of the apt. she's lived in for 12 years and trying to make her way in life without her biggest supporter mentally and financially. She also takes care of her girlfriend who has mental health issues. Two of her aunts have been there to support her but there is an inherited block because of the relationship between Helen and her sisters. Oh well.

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Dad is back

7/17/2017

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So after a whirlwind three weeks of traveling to Germantown, Myrtle Beach, Philly, Atlantic City and last but not least NYC - he's finally home. It's been nonstop for him since he's been home. He told me he signed up to go to Twin City Casino today via a shuttle bus for $2! Who knew, Golda Meir House would sponsor a gambling day trip for the seniors? They pick up at 9:45am and drop you back off at 3pm. But alas, he slept past the pick-up time. No surprise...haha.

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Listening to other people Grieving

7/7/2017

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As some of you may or may not know, I listen to WEEI, sports radio. One of the hosts just lost his mom to cancer within months of his dad passing away. It's hard to listen to someone expressing the same feelings you've had or are still feeling when losing a parent. It's coming up on 5 years since Mom passed and I still think of her every day. I reflect alot on how she handled things, the shit she had to deal with from me and my Dad. I basically clashed with her pretty much throughout my life. But I'm glad I got close to her in the last 10 years of her life. She was a remarkable woman and I cherish the times that we spent together.

I'm grateful that I still have my Dad around. He can be a pain in the ass but he's still my Dad. All I can do is to enjoy the time we have together and appreciate his outlook on life. He lives life to the fullest and doesn't worry about anything. Not that I can tell. He has this childlike view on life, no regrets? One day, I will have a heart-to-heart talk with him. About his life and did he have dreams, what led him to gambling and does he have regrets? Will keep you all posted.

For some reason, the amount of views on this site have increased 20%? I'm amazed that people are still reading...thank you!

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Relaxing time in VA Beach

Going to Virginia Beach

Dad is back

Listening to other people Grieving

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