Summer plans

It's finally June, and my work days are nearing an end. I'm struggling to come to grips with the fact that I will not finish this project by Friday, my last day here. I was so ambitious, all certain that I would indeed complete this project and in the process be very impressive to those who knew what was going on.

Reality is, well it always was and will continue to be, that I am not impressive, I don't know what I'm doing, and I will not conquer this task before June 6th, a mere two days from now.

As disappointing as that is, I'm looking past the self-imposed deadline to the weekend, which I will once again spend in Indy doing fun things with fun people. Just around the corner, beginning Monday in fact, is my first adventure for the summer.

Trip #1 (or Adventure #1) entails traveling to Arizona, hanging out with the Formans for a week, being in charge of two small children for the following week, sharing that responsibility for yet another week, and then returning home.

Adventure #2 is on July 5th and is the first huge concert I've been to in years.

Adventure #3 begins July 9th and lasts nearly ten days, encompassing a road trip, a beach, the entire Edwards family, and my dear Sara W.

Adventure #4 comes after a short break in the traveling and excitement, a break that will include an eye exam, a teeth cleaning, etc. Regular maintenance. The 4th Adventure is a Dave Matthews concert, an exciting step for me.

Interestingly enough, the two musicians I'm seeing live this summer (John Mayer and Dave) did not impress me with their original work, years ago. I did not like either of them until at least their third albums. Maybe my tastes changed, or maybe I can only now appreciate stellar musicians when I see/hear them.

This week during the evenings, I'm packing a big suitcase and determining the various things I must do prior to leaving town for an extended period of time.

In the midst of that, I am reminded that my dear friends Liz & Chalupa will be moving far away while I'm gone. It's heartbreaking and I try not to think about it. Yet, as I'm in the middle of my last week in town, I can't help but think about their absence upon my return. Tonight we'll have our Last Supper, of sorts. I will miss them terribly.