Jun 13 2012
Problem Solved
One of my many defects as a grown-up is my inability to make a decision. My usual method is to procrastinate until one course or another becomes inevitable, and then go with it as though it were my idea all along.
Sometimes a girl’s sloth gets unfairly rewarded in this manner.
Remember my concerns about road tripping to distant Portland to visit Erica and Jessica? The problem has been solved, without my having to do anything.
Erica and Jessica are moving back to California!
They should be back some time this month, and I can’t wait to see them. Unlike Self, Erica actually made an actual decision, and I think she was right.
Essentially, she was up against many of the same problems I had when living in Oaktown (aka the Bad Old Days): expensive rent (especially for the living space it paid for); huge water and electricity bills; the impossibility of finding a part-time job to defray these expenses.
She also mentioned that Jessica had concerns about the lack of other adults in her life, hardly surprising in a girl who was already thinking three years ago (at the age of six) about what would happen to her if anything happened to her mother. Here there is no shortage of grown-ups (faux and otherwise) to step in and help out when needed. Or just for fun.
I’m looking forward to having those two back in my life. More Jessica stories to come! Stay tuned!
6 Responses to “Problem Solved”
Sometimes we don’t know how good we have it until we make a decision to leave for greener grass, I’m happy you will get your friends back as I’m sure they will enjoy being back with loved ones.
Boy, maybe you should have “a concern” with winning the lottery and then buy a ticket to see what happens!
Great news! I know how much you have missed both Erica and Jessica. I really look forward to hearing more Jessica stories in the days to come.
jx
Mike – Love it!!!
She misses you SO MUCH! You do know that you n the fam are her first destination, right?
You had better be!!! We can’t wait to see you!