The week at work was the most intense and tiring I've had for a while, it was difficult to fully put some things at the back of my mind: they remained, following me around, questioning me.I went to see my mother this weekend and it felt as though things were a little bit scratchy between us. Conversation at times was not helped by the fact that neither of us has great hearing. I was exhausted, too - it was difficult to follow her line of conversation beyond anything other than the most straightforward topics.
When she asked about work I had to point out that it wasn't something I wanted to dwell on.
I went out for a couple of beers in the evening, and I really enjoyed walking home down the lane at around 11pm. It's a lane with a lot of space either side, and I remember as a kid imagining that each side of it was a different continent. I recalled this with a smile last night, and enjoyed the lightshow: the weather was breaking, and lightning from distant storms illuminated the dome of the sky.
I woke up and heard the thunder more than once in the early hours, somehow it was a kind of comfort, not least after a week when such a concept has been in short supply.
6 comments:
You've been buffeted.
Which is not as good as a buffet dinner.
I have the same problem when I visit my parents sometimes it's such a struggle to get on the same wavelength. Next time you're up let me know and we'll have to meet up for a drink.
Correct on all points, Zhoen. I am braced for further buffeting. Of both kinds.
Janette, that sounds like a good idea to me.
Sorry for your recent "bumps". I wish you a better week full of wonderful surprises.
I was inspired to visit after meeting you at Caroline's launch the other week and I'm very glad I did.
I love the idea of different continents at either side of the lane!
Hope your week improves
C x
Thanks Sophia. These bumps are perhaps inevitable along the ride. I too hope for wonderful surprises!
Hi Carol and thanks for dropping by. It was a good launch wasn't it? I only wish I'd been able to stay a little longer. Good to meet you though amidst all the hubbub!
Yes it's only a lane, but there's still something there for me which (in my imagination) suggests vastness :)
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