Sick and Tired and Sick...

This is a nothing much post. Just because I can.

The weather here sucks. I hate it. It's hot. We had over a week of 100+ degree temps and then today it rained. We don't get rain after April here in Northern California, even though we need it desperately. So it was weird. As a result, it caused every bone and muscle in my body to ache and hurt and I came home from work sick. I did take a nap -- a rare thing for me, but now it's nearly time for bed and of course I'm not sleepy. It's the pits.

I am looking forward to going down to the desert (am I stupid??) to visit my daughter in 2 weeks. I'll be flying down, because believe it or not, it's cheaper then driving. It's an 8 hour drive, one way -- that's 4 tanks of gas there and back. At $40 a tankful, it would be $160. I got an awesome deal on a flight for $80 round trip!! Woohoo!!! Although Daughter was here a few weeks ago, I've not seen her new house yet. In fact I've not been down there in 2 years, since I moved her there for what has become her dream teaching job. I am excited and scared too. I worry too much and not about the big things -- like someone bombing the plane, or it falling out of the sky for unknown or known reasons -- no -- I worry about things like: should I bring my laptop or would that count as too much carry on baggage?? What happens if I have a problem finding my gate or finding her in Ontario?? What happens if I get sick down there?? Or break a leg or get bit by a rattlesnake?? Like I said, I worry about the strangest things.

I talked to my brother tonight -- another rare thing. He is 15 years older than I am and we are not close. He called out of the blue. We chatted for almost an hour -- another rare thing. But I think he's discovering that his baby sister has grown up. About time, since I am 47 years old. We are finding we have lots of things in common. Namely our love for animals. I've rescued and rehabbed dogs for years, worked and volunteered in shelters and love all animals. He is currently at docent at the KC Zoo and is taking a trip to Africa for a special working safari. I am planning a trip to Alaska next year, to see the wildlife. I can't wait to see his pictures and he can't wait to see mine in a year!! It's kinda nice developing this repore with him after all these years, I'm enjoying it tremendously. It makes me think, perhaps I am not the black sheep after all....

Oh back to my trip to the desert. We are going to drive up to see my nephew, who also lives in the desert -- just a different part of it. AND I get to meet my new GREAT nephew for the first time. I have many great nieces and nephews, but this one is special. I raised his father, my nephew, Doug, from the time he was 14 years old. I wasn't much older, as we are only 5 years apart in age. So this baby is much more like my grandchild, then a great nephew. I am thrilled to be able to meet him and hold him and I am hoping that it will give Daughter some ideas!!!

Well enough dribbling for tonight...