January 11, 2009
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Happy New Year and all that. I had a dreadful Christmas, snowed in and without power for a week. Christmas Eve found me sitting in the dark, wearing all the black velvet I own, cooking ham over a Coleman stove. It must have been 34 in the house. I can finally take down the tree, as I had the last present exchange yesterday.
Having heat and light and a phone and car at my disposal make all things seem possible. And if you could see my new dry-erase board with all I have accomplished and all I expect to do you would be impressed.
What might give you pause, though, is that I am spending most days with Derek. Still. My brother and sisters were over for a belated Christmas dinner and they wondered why the bathroom wasn’t done. My brother, who lives down the street and can see when Derek’s car is here said, “He’s been here every day for two months. What’s the deal?” My oldest daughter said “One of you is taking advantage of the other. I just can’t figure out who.”
We can’t either. I think we both wonder what the other one is up to. New Year’s Eve was touch and go. We had a marvelous time but as midnight approached we went over to stand in front of the TV, wondering if the other might make a move. Or maybe that was just me wondering. I walked away just in time and then he got a phone call. After that we were both a little disappointed but I was relieved.
All I know is that I’ve never looked better. Every morning I do my hair and make-up and put on a cute outfit. I bought a whole new set of clothes. My house is clean and there’s always something good to eat. He’s taught me so much about commodities and helped me figure out what to do with my house.
He brought over a Bible and I have started going to his church, something that may or may not work out. I like learning the history but am alarmed by what I heard at the Bible study on Wed night. All in all he’s been a big blessing, and I feel sure he’d say the same.
Comments (8)
Losing a modern necessity such as electricity that leads to having no hot water and heat is a dreadful thing. In my house I would lose water as well because I use well water. I am sorry that you have to go through that. I hope you have a good time with the good friend. Glad to see your blog.
You seem to try to make Derek sound so bad. Enjoy it! Use each other mutually and with open minds. Just make sure you’re on the same page.
I know what you mean by snowbound. We at least did not lose power. Good to finally hear from you again.
Many years back we lost power and the natural gas for 12 days. Power came back after 4 days but the gas remained out. The heater was gas…no heat…we’d huddle around the fire place and I warmed up food in cast iron dutch oven, in the side of the fire place. We were in bed at 5 p.m. every night. Heck, it was dark, cold and, well….cold..
Nice to hear from you again. As for Derek. Doesn’t sound like you are all that interested in him physically or you’d have made a step towards it by now. marilyn
Wow – that would have made for a rough holiday indeed! Glad to hear things are much better now, and that you and Derek have … whatever it is you have, right?
Sorry. I cannot imagine a Bible toting Christian ever being enough for you. I mean after the electricity wears off. I know that sounds awful because I don’t know what faith or faith habits any other guys has had, but that you think it is important to mention it about this guy is significant.
Don’t like or trust him by description.
Oh my god, I am sorry! Happy new year!
Hmmm…interesting!