yesterday did get better and the tension went away by mid-day. work has been fairly busy, but i would rather be busy than bored. so last night i had long distance mac and cheese with my very good friend from college, james. in school, james and i were one of each other's very close friends and when he got a townhouse on campus, we'd have dinner together sometimes. invariably, we'd have macaroni and cheese (kraft!) and we'd talk or just watch bill nye the science guy. but it was cat and jamie bonding time and it was nice to set aside time to be able to just have our friendship. and when i moved, we continued the tradition, though we do plan it a week or so in advance and we talk over the phone. we had a good conversation. he's about to be a dad and i'm still single, but it's like we said last night: some people you just keep with you, no matter what changes come about. and james, thanks for still being my great friend and talking to me and letting me know that i am missed. it's good to know that you still have a place at home in people's lives:) it's gonna be so fun when we both have spouses and kids (i have some catching up to do!:)) and still have mac and cheese nights and i know we will:)

tonight i am getting a dress altered for a wedding i'll be in. ruth is someone else with whom i'll always have a connection and friendship, even though she'll be in australia and living a completely new and different life. and i have to go grocery shopping and clean the house for guests this weekend.

in college, i was lucky and blessed enough to meet a family of friends that have continued to encourage and sustain me and let me know i am loved and valued. so that mainly happened after i left home and a 'real' family for college, but they are wonderful, needed blessings that are really more than just friends who you once in a while think of. i know it is like this for many people, but i can't help but be so grateful for it. i should be grateful. now we can all see just how cheesy i am, but i am still not going to edit this:)