here comes the sun! oops...

Someone on seattle posted that it was 60° and sunny out. I'd just gotten out of the shower, but frantically threw on some clothes, lunged for my sunglasses and ran out the door.

I'd almost made it to Greenlake when my brain engaged:

1. 5 o'clock traffic
2. sunset

Doh. So I cut back across 80th and went to pick up some groceries. I still got to wear my sunglasses for about 4 minutes, so that was damn exciting. And I recklessly left the house with no socks on! I figured 60° was fine for just a teeshirt and jeans, but had sensibly grabbed a hoodie nonetheless. And I'm sure no one needs this clarification, but yes, I was cold.

It's kind of pathetic that I would have no concept of outside weather (snow, rain, sun) without the internet and other people informing me (sometimes from other states, hi Sarah!). I had my blinds closed and squandered the afternoon waxing my legs. This? Was not fun. I swear, when I wake up tomorrow, I'm actually going to check the weather and if it's actually sunny and warm again, I'm heading out immediately.
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oww

Slept in this morning, which was nice. But upon getting out of bed I soon discovered that something was wrong with my back. I'm definitely getting old. I don't think I've ever had a sore back before, so I'm just perplexed.

It's funny. When I'm perfectly healthy, I have no problem being a lazy slag. But injure me in any way shape or form, and I'm a bundle of energy wanting to run around doing things. I think I'm just contrary by nature. So inspite of the fact I can't bend over or twist around much, I gingerly cleaned the kitchen and my room.

I've taken a horse-sized motrin and hope the pain will soon subside. Have given in to the pain and will spend the afternoon sitting on the ground with my back well supported watching Upstairs, Downstairs. Hope my back is better soon. Ellie and I are going swimming tonight! It's been a long time since I've been in a pool and I miss it terribly.

Speaking of missing terribly... today is my dad's birthday. It's times like this that I'm bummed about living away from home. I would give anything to be able to pop over and give him a huge hug. I mailed him an assortment of Shari's Berries, since we both share a sweet tooth and it was such an amazing treat when my friend Willi sent me some for my birthday, but the damn things got there too late in the morning and he'd left for the office. It's ok, they'll be there for him tonight. My brothers and I also went in on getting him some computerstuff, but I wanted to send him something extra. I really really miss him!!