birthdays, dreams, and sabbaticals

I wish Fall was as stubborn as winter. Winter just keeps holding on. It's like a crazy ex who won't take the fucking hint and go away.  If Fall were that way, and it was unapologetically cool for what seemed like eons, cool enough for a hoodie, I'd be ok with that. I just don't operate well in frigid cold weather. It vexes me. I don't like a lot of heat either. Or bugs. So fuck Summer, too.

I had a strange dream last night. I dreamt that I was hanging around people I no longer have or want anything to do with. I have dreams like this semi-often. It's always the same people. I don't know why or what they mean. I have no desire to spend any time with these dreadful people and I'm not going to. I don't even really give them any thought. Why is my sleep, the one time my mind can be at peace, being infiltrated with those vermin? I wish I knew. No, I don't. I'm actually hoping that someday soon they'll be eradicated from the face of the earth. I do know, that if I were to be driving around one day, saw them broke down by the side of the road, I'd keep driving. Even if the temperature was below freezing. Or if they were on fire, I'd sit down and watch while sipping a frosty glass of water. Disdain is not a strong enough word. I do hope they're reading this.

MM and I have been talking a lot more. We kind of stopped for a while. I do consider her my best friend and I can't figure out why we went through that sabbatical. I think we both got caught up with work and other things. Everything is better now! I'm glad. I missed her. We're going to save up for a vacation we're taking in November. We'll be staying in the Dominican Republic for an entire week. All inclusive. I'm ecstatic!!

Today is my grandmother's birthday. She's 67 years young. I'm going to call her when she's off work. She seems to be doing better since she moved into her apartment. She seems happier.