Now that’s a big twinkie.

Okay, so, been a long while and much has happened. The holidays were…as expected and I couldn’t wait until I could get back to my more hermit lifestyle when I get a call on Sunday morning saying that my Grandfather had died and I was expected to be a pall bearer in the funeral. So, had to make the ten hour drive to WV. The viewing was on Tuesday and then the actual funeral was Wednesday.

One good news from the situation is that I got to see my brother and mother for the first time in four years. So, that was nice. My uncle was a jerk though. He didn’t speak to me, my brother, or mom. He wouldn’t even make eye-contact with me. He told everyone about my dad and why he couldn’t come to the funeral (he’s in jail in case you missed that information).

I’ve decided somewhat selfishly that life would be easier without family. There would be no one to miss, no let-downs, no overt family drama. My cousin is dating a very nice girl (a bit on the dense side as I had a devil of a time trying to explain what a mausoleum was) but he is very emotionally, physically, and verbally abusive.  And she sticks around with him and it’s a bit upsetting.

And then, wouldn’t you know it I caught a cold by the time all of this was over so I’ve been stuck laying around for the past three days unable to breathe without the energy to do anything and it sucks.  Anyway…that’s pretty much the size of it.

–RK