The Sun Is Shining, And The Weather Is Easy

Finally a weekend that didn't go to waste. Dinner last night at Grossi and Grossvati's was extremely good for me. My aunt and my cousin (who is also a pastry chef) also came over, and as we drank wine and ate, and laughed, it felt the way I think life should, full. After my aunt and cousin left, I sat with my grandparents in their living room and we began to talk about our time together over the last five years. I am extremely grateful to my grandparents, they took me in, they loved me when I wasn't very lovable, and no matter how alone I felt, I knew I always had them. I have spent hours over the last five years talking with Grossi. She answered my countless questions about my mother, and our family history, and life in general (she's 89, so you know she's seen some stuff). She was there through every boyfriend, and every breakup, every job, every long winter. I could have never asked for a better set of grandparents, and consider myself beyond lucky for the time we have spent together.

I got of a bit of a sun burn while sitting on the Rhein, but it was small price to pay for a couple hours of peace and contentment. I got some writing done and just sat in a haze at the base of the river loving how the color of the water changes with the temperature; it just enforces the on coming of good weather. I need good weather right now.

I'm trying to calm down and relax on things a bit, but I am finding it hard. I'm restless and antsy and am getting tired of myself. Wait, you know what? I had a really nice weekend, I am not going to start complaining, I have nothing to even really complain about. Life is good, and I hope everyone else had a good weekend too.