Carlton liked to say that I was the “brains” in our little family. And, I said that Carlton was the grownup in our family. Today, I tried to be grownup.
First, I stopped fussing around trying to figure “interesting” ways to get back to Arlington. I wanted to fly to the coast and take the train across country. Figured it would be interesting to look out the window. But, I would either have to spend a 23 hours in Chicago. Or arrive in DC in the middle of the night. Spending 23 hours in Chicago – not a problem. But, I have no Chicago-grade winter clothes. And, arriving at the DC Amtrak station at 2AM… not a good idea. Another option would be to hang out in Penn Station in NYC from 9PM until 3 or 4 in the morning. Not a good idea. So, I just got a ticket from Kona-to-Seattle-to-DC. Arriving late afternoon – Tuesday March 3. I figure this is was a “grownup” decision.
Second grownup decision of the day: I friend called and invited me to go out with some people on a boat tonight. Well, I haven’t been in the open ocean on a small boat in 35 years or so. I have no idea how sea-worthy I am these days. Common sense says – say “thankyou, but…”. So, it is a lovely, smooth a glass evening. The Pacific is living up to its name. And, I am in my hotel. I didn’t want to be the barfy old woman at the back of the boat. I just don’t know. Better safe than embarrassed.
