Well, not exactly, but an abrupt change came for me yesterday morning around 6:40 when I received a text from Spanish teacher at Friends, Nelson, asking me to take two of his classes. Just what I wanted to hear--I bounded up and got ready---actually my first class for him was at 11:45, but still, it meant a totally different focus for the day. Gone were the obsessive and detailed financial planning that had me going all the past evening, in its place was..."action"! Also, while there, added two other dates, so things at Friends really seem to be looking up. Two classes in Spanish, the first, a group of eighth and ninth grade "clowns" who were full of energy (sometimes too much) but ultimately did the work. The second class was larger, but much more sober sided--which surprised me. Anyway, it was good to be back in that environment again.
Monday night---did not stay home---but did not want to travel much so I headed for some hummus and some football watching to the Dive Bar on 95th street. I like the place---had my hummus, and watched an almost intolerable first quarter of the Patriots---Jets game. No conversations, the bar tender somewhat friendly, left early because the game was so boring, but nevertheless was glad that I went---that was the plan, this was the choice, and on that level it worked.
Not sure about tonight (I am not at Friends today) but after a couple of sessions will see how I feel.
Some interesting basketball games to watch, as well as game 2 of the world series, which I can't get very excited about. Did fantasize this morning, going down to Washington DC for a weekend and going to a couple of baseball games next summer. Baseball immersion. Part of the fantasy was staying in an air bnb near the ball park---the area that has been incredibly built up, with all luxury housing in the past few years. Will it happen..? We will see, will report soon.
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