today was a lovely day. after several weekends of being a shut in and feeling bad about it, i worked up the courage to reach out to my sister to hang out today and that's what we did. we had a great time!
after spending way too much money at a local craft show, we went to a park and talked for a long time. it was wonderful to catch up with her. since it had been a while, we had so much to share: reflections and updates and future plans. then we had lunch which was INCREDIBLE, we went to a local curiosities shop, got groceries, and now i'm home!
earlier i said that i had worked up the courage to talk to her, but she didn't do anything to make me feel that way - i had gotten it into my head that because i'd been flakey lately that she would be mad at me. but i decided to ignore that. and i'm glad i did. among many, many topics of conversation, we talked about the importance we place into the connections we have in our family, and i felt reassured that we'd both communicated our feelings with sincerity.
i am often accosted by anxiety (which i am medicated for) and it can be hard for me to get out of my comfort zone. i'm glad i shook myself out of my funk because i was able to have a lovely time with my sister again. i'm glad that things are going well for her, and that things are going well with my family. i will take all the good news i can get.
happy spring!!