Today was pretty fun if I do say so myself. We went to the–da dada da–San Diego Zoo today. ive never really gotten into the whole Zoo thing, but it was really alright. I just feel really bad for the cage-ness, but its fun when youre with kids that are having fun too. and when youre with people that joke around and have a good time too. I think everyone was in a pretty good mood today and I laughed a lot.
And today I really started thinking about my family, a lot. Like, my parents. I have really realized how much I appreciate them. Thinking back at all the things theyve done for me….well, us. I mean, Ive always known theyve done SO MUCh for me, and Ive always wanted to repay them for it in any way that I can. Ive also always said that if I ever won the lottery in any significant amount I would give half to my parents. Yes, half. without hesitation. I remember one time after Mom and Dad came home from Las Vegas, and we were staying with … Berleen I think it was. And when we got home, they had the kitchen table FILLED with stuff for us. They went on a vacation, for them and they still felt the need to shower us with gifts. There was so much stuff on that table, I just remember being so surprised and excited. I start to cry everytime when I think about how much theyve done, and continue to do, for us kids. And about how little money we had, yet mom and dad always found some to spoil us, like that time. And they always want to do it in a big way. Its so weird…crying for being so happy, and so grateful. crying. But I dont know, it just happens. Anyways, I am just really really really grateful for my parents, like, I cant believe how lucky I am and have been.
Aaaaaaaaand I got to play on the playground today. I really do love playgrounds. And swings. Especially when you get to watch the sun set on the ocean as youre swinging. The sunsets are beautiful here. And we started to put together a circular-shaped-M.C. Escher-type-butterfly-puzzle today. Which reminds me how much I enjoy M. C. Eschers work. Its funny how I love symmetrical art, but also love extremely abstract unconventional work. And I really love the illusory stuff. Anyways, tomorrow we will be taking it easy, hanging out, maybe going to the beach, and cleaning up the place to get ready to leave early Saturday morning. Back to reality, man. Not ready for it. peace.