People Like You Are Why People Like Me Exist (Dec 28)

• Despite going to bed around 4 a.m., my body was ready to be awake by 9:30. So up I got, texted some friends, checked email. Which allowed me to have a fantastic conversation with the mom of one of my kindergarteners. She went to Korea for 4 months when she was 24 and was giving me tips and telling me all about her experience. It was really cool and really helpful.
• The boys and Carrie were still sleeping by 11, so I left to run some errands - including picking up Girl's remains. It was hard but I held myself together, which made me feel strong. Plus, after that, I realized I'd left my wallet at Remington's apt, so I had to go back and see my friends, which cheered me up.
• Then we went to breakfast/lunch at the East Egg and it was yummy :) And Ryan was awesome and paid for it, which is very helpful to unemployed me. Oh and I got High-Five Hugs from Ryan and Jason, which are crazy/fantastic.
• After breakfast, I came home and watched Sherlock/napped.
• Then I got to go to the Lindners' with Carlee and Krystle :D I haven't been there in too long and it was great to see all of them. Both Kathy and Al asked me about work and finishing school and I told them about Korea. But they also both asked about my family, which made me feel really great, that they care about them and they've never met them. We played lots of games (including Scategories, where Jewel deemed all iffy answers as "very creative" and, therefore, valid), ate yummy food, and just hung out.
• This morning, Remington asked me what I like to do in my free time (because, despite staying at his apt last night, I don't know him very well)...I realized that most of my free time is devoted to the people I love. I'm usually doing things with or helping the people in my life. I like my alone time, but I love being able to do something or nothing with my friends and family. I was kind of proud to be able to say that.