Final Trivia Night

I got a late start today. Slept terrible and had a headache so I called in sick and went back to sleep. Now I’m up and feeling better rested but I still have a headache… probably that’s lack of caffeine now.

Last night was my last time at trivia and we had a great time like always. All three teams competing were from our group as no one else was there to play, so that was fun. There was laughter at inside jokes, inappropriate and irreverent conversations, and snuggles with Kevin, the Squishmallow.

I only teared up a couple of times and since no one said anything I think I kept the others from seeing it. That is going to be a lot harder to do on Thursday at my going away party. I’d better bring some tissues with me.

I’m going to miss these amazing humans so much. They helped me heal from the breakup from my first long-term lesbian relationship. They helped me navigate dating again, sometimes literally holding my hand when I thought I’d never find love. They were there when the love of my life proposed to me. And they have allowed me to be part of their momentous occasions too.

I have experienced the physical separation from friends who have stayed close for years despite the distance, so I don’t doubt that will be the case with at least some from this group. I believe this because some are already planning trips to Tennessee. I hope the yahoos in the State House don’t get worse and make it too scary for them to come visit.

Just as a reminder to those who are reading this and are considering a visit, the first room being fully fixed up will be the guest room because my BFF will be there in a couple of weeks. I can’t wait for her and Tennessee to meet!

Also, I’ll be two hours from Nashville and less than three from Atlanta so if that’s your destination we can meet you there or somewhere in between. And I’ll be back for visits with my mom, so I’ll try and pop in to see y’all when I’m back in town.

I’d better try to get a few hours of work in. Be well, my friends.