Excuses, Excuses

I'm currently listening to: Billy Joel's "For the Longest Time"

I actually did it. It was only a matter of time. I skipped a day. But only because I woke up late for work, then touched home base only for half an hour. By the time I got back home, I was so tired I nearly fell into bed immediately. Then I realized I still had a few things to take care of, such as brushing my teeth, etc. (That includes a special task from Tommy)

About my evening, though... Tommy picked me up from work early- But only because I had some things to take care of at home before- I hate to introduce my best friend like this! Jessi's grandmother on her mom's side passed away, so I brought a lily from work for her family. I called Laura and Athene, but didn't really have time to call people too far out of the Affton area about rides. (Sorry, Mel! And Von!) The three of us girls got to meet half of Jessi's extended family- including the legendary Jared studying anatomy. (Well, Laura and Athene did.)

You know, I think I know how Tom feels when I talk about my Mom. Looking at the woman in the casket, then at a picture of the woman next to it... I wanted to meet her. But now that time has passed, and I'm left with the phantoms and ghosts and histories of people who have changed my life, and my friend's lives. Jess said that the worst thing about the woman in the casket was the surreal aspect-
"She was always the life of the party- playing the hostess, making sure everything was going all-right." Hmm, who else fits that description that I know? (coughJesscough) Well, besides Mel, anyway.

Since Jessi is practically like family, I'll give her a true introduction before I'm done posting about my family. She deserves as much.