strange long trip

Thursday, I got up at 2 or 3; I don't recall. I packed my car, told the cats that showed up for breakfast (it was raining) goodbye, and made my way to work.

It freaking poured all the way to work.

Work was work.

I made my way to Rolla, had Taco Bell, and realized that I only had to spend 30 miles on the interstate and on my way to Waynesville.

Made it to Matthew's. Loaded up the rental car, saw his dad, and onto Springfield.

At some point, Colt texted that he would see Dr. Strange that night.

I really do hate him.

Hit Springfield, got supplies, had a bubble bath, and went to bed.

FRIDAY!!!

It was nice to bum around the city with Matthew.

I get my nose ring changed to a hoop (and even two weeks later, I hate it). Went to the witchcraft store and got another tarot deck that I didn't need (Modern Witch Tarot by Lisa Sterle) (and some rocks), nerd store, and then the main hit, Barns, and Noble.

I was seduced by a blind date book that only had the words "tarot, ghost, non-binary" on it (I'm two of those things). It was All Our Hidden Gifts by Caroline O'Donoghue. I also go The Oracle Creator by Steven Bright.

And I saw Nicole!!!

It was so great to see her. We wonder around a bit, sat and talked a bit, and went outside so she could open her presents.

I went back to the shed the weeks before and brought over the last (I hope) of my stuff. One box was a worksheet from my Adolescent Development class. And who did I interview for that worksheet?

The three of us had a good laugh over that worksheet. It was also an excellent way to kill time till Colt showed up.

And the first things I said when he walked up? "Who has seen my boobs?"

He was the only one who didn't raise their hand.

And that's how Nicole and Colt met.

Colt had a gift for me: a shark Easter basket, a Loki doll, a box of Reese's Pieces, and a six-pack of tiny Dr. Peppers.

Rode with him to the liquor store, where I spent just as much as I did in Barns and Noble (way too much), but I was happy with books and booze.

Back to the hotel to change and then onto my date night with Colt.

Taco Bell, saw his new apartment (his lack of clothing is almost alarming), and then the gay bar!

That place was so dead. It was bad.

McDonald's and park for late-night snacks and then back to the hotel to pass out.

Saturday, Matthew and I had Ihop and then went back to the hotel to relax before the movie!

The Movie, the movie?

First off, Matthew was surprised we saw it in 3-D Imax, like how we always see movies in Springfield. Ever since Guardians of the Galaxy! Don't be surprised by this fact!

(Side note, the fact we saw a trailer for Don't Worry Darling, and I didn't see Harry Styles going down on Florence Pugh in Imax is a fucking shame.)

The movie...

It was a rip. It was not what I thought it was going to be. It did set up some stuff. The big takeaway is the theory that we see how we live in another universe when we dream.

Chiles's for the after-party and I hugged colt goodbye.

Sunday, we made our way to Matthew's, and then I went on an adventure to get back home. I passed over\by the Gasconade River three times getting home.

It's been over two weeks, and I'm still not unpacked.