I just submitted some poetry to a women’s press out of Chicago. This is the press I accidentally forgot to submit to within their open reading window, I believe last summer. SO. YAY! Forward progress! Even if they say no, at least I remembered. LOL.
And I’m making preparations for the upcoming art show. Very exciting stuff!!! Once again, it’s possible that I may sell a piece or two. And there are some cash awards. It would be AMAZING to have someone love something I made, enough to want it for keeps.
My mom and I stopped at that gallery today to see the closing reception of the current show. There were some really show-stopping pieces included! It was so much fun to see them all. For me, anyway. My mom was stressed with worries of her own, but I tried not to let that put too much of a damper on my enthusiasm… while still trying to be empathetic in the car on the way there and back.
Times like these make me wish I had a someone, a romantic someone, to get as excited about this shizz as I do. I know my mental/emotional energy is a lot. It feels like maybe a bf/gf would share the enthusiasm with a bit more gusto than a friend or family member.
Weirdly, I also yearn for a partner when I find myself at the ER. I guess to me, that’s the strictest test of when you know something is real… when they show up, when you have an emergency, and stay by your side.
Not that I’ve been to the ER lately, but I was recently at Urgent Care. On antibiotics now, so nothing infectious. And the sinus issue seems to have stopped. Hopefully, we’ve pinned down the cause of symptoms, and the medication works. Which reminds me, I’m due to take some more of it.
Mission accomplished.
I MAY also need some luck-wishing about prepping the apartment for my daughter’s imminent arrival in 11 days. She won’t be doing a white glove test to check for dust, but still. I would like it somewhat tidier. And I need to be healthy for while she’s here, so we can go adventuring!!!
AND on that note… some luck for her finding a new job, while ideally still being granted time to come see us all. Maybe she’ll find work just after she gets back, or a prospective employer will accept that she needs two weeks or so before she can start. I don’t think that’s a HUGE ask, since most people need to put in two weeks’ notice with former employers (but she was recently laid off without advance warning).
SO… cross your fingers, cross your toes, light a candle, make a wish, say a prayer, send good vibes. Whatever you can manage would be most appreciated. Much love to all!!! Happy June!!!
All the Bright and Sparkly Things 
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