Trying to move on

[ClingingToHope]

Body clock is all messed up. Woke up at 5:30 a.m. and can't get back to sleep. I'm going to get off this couch and head to the YMCA. I seriously hope I can get a nap in before tonight. I'm going to my first ball -- the Fur Ball for an animal rescue shelter.

It's expensive. $65 per ticket. But there was no way I was staying home tonight so I messaged a friend on FB and asked her what she was doing Saturday. She mentioned this ball and asked if I wanted to meet her there.

I said yes and ponied up the money. I guess 350 have bought tickets and I know about a dozen going so this is going to be fun. Now I'll need new shoes.

W and I talked about going to balls when we were much younger. She went to one through her work about five years ago and took D10. I didn't think anything of it.

When I'd ask she'd say it was too expensive and we always had money issues even though we both have good jobs. Eventually, I stopped asking.

I'm excited about tonight but a little worried because I look like hell. After getting good sleep Monday and Tuesday, I've gotten almost none Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Gee, what day did I get the letter from her L -- oh yeah, Wednesday.

Last note. I did see W briefly last night. She sent me a text that D10 needed her soldier costume for her play. She has a dress rehearsal today. So after my BB game -- another $45 for me, yes -- I swung home and picked it up.

Then I dropped it off at my old house. D7 was jumping up and down to see me -- she completed some cereal box puzzle -- and D10 came running to give me a hug.

W said thanks and I don't know what she said next because I was talking to D7. She did not give me any tax info so I don't know if I'll be working on the taxes Sunday. If I don't do them this weekend, I may not get to them for another two weeks.

It doesn't really bother me. I'm not facing financial deadlines.

Then I left and met two friends downtown to fill them in. Home by midnight.