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This morning I am full of nostalgia. Perhaps it is because the temperature this morning is below fifty, but this afternoon it will be up near ninety. In Boise, this spells FALL. Perhaps it is because the lipstick I grabbed this morning is a color I wore daily from 1990 to 1998, and haven't worn since (c'mon, it goes with my outfit and looks way better without black eyeliner used as lipliner!). The scent of it alone is reminding me of my pseudogoth years. Maybe it is because I am feeling worn down, worn out, tired. Though I have done a good job of self-preservation this summer, my work has been much more challenging and my summer social life still gangs up on me occassionally. Maybe my nostalgia is about remembering what can be so great about fall--snuggling in for the winter, lots of knitting, and time to take a nap.
Relatedly, I'm thinking of planning a solo vacation to somewhere with pools and fruity drinks. Or maybe the Oregon Coast--beaches and wind and clam chowder! Anyone have good tips for travelling alone? Is it hard to enjoy a good meal in a restaurant? Is it appropriate to bring a book?
Ahhh, the book comment so just flooded my brain with the memories of us sitting at the table having lunch as children and reading, reading, reading. Thank you! :)
Chili with mustard, lee press on olives, sweet vally high, yeah, Ladyface nostalgia indeed. Though this stuff is later, after I moved. We did this for years on 20th! Yay for reading and feeding.
hey domgirl, were you ever around for the tongue sandwich lunches?
Liar. It's totally only supposed to be 77 today. I'm wearing a sweater! A proper sweater! I think tomorrow morning I'm going to drink some tea on my front porch and enjoy the morning.
Tongue Sandwich Lunches?
I'll take that as a no.
I totally think you can enjoy a good meal alone, although personally I'm more comfortable in restaurants to which I've already been. (For some reason, I can travel all by myself, but eating alone in a "foreign restaurant culture" makes me self-conscious.) And it's always appropriate to have a book!
