Barely.
I took several wrong turns and ended up pulling over on the side of the road to have a good cry about it. I had called the hotel to see if they could guide me in, and a good place to start was telling them where I was sitting at the moment having my little teary snit.
So I looked up and saw the street name and started bawling all over again.
I was sitting on Myrtis Street.
That name is significant, because Miss Myrtis is the Grande Dame of all things stitchy in these here parts, and she has been a beacon of love and encouragement for me ever since I met her in Guild. It was as though Miss Myrtis Her Very Self were sending me a little noodge to suck it up, dry my tears, and get on with it, so I did.
A few minutes later I pulled into the hotel parking lot and got checked in, and now I am patiently waiting for a little dinner to arrive before getting into my pajamas and stitchy bag.
Tomorrow will be a full day of appointments and classes and such, and then I'll drive the three hours home to Chez Spinster. I'm hoping that tomorrow will be a little less...fraught...than today has been. I really need to clam down and just take things one step at a time, or I'm never going to make it to that transplant!
I suppose that the overall moral to this story is that I am as hapless and hopeless in Indianapolis as I am in Mishawaka and that the next time I decide to do this I better have adult supervision
Either that, or it was a good exercise in regaining a little hutzpah and independence and I will learn how to be a semi-adult person in this big bad world and not get so bent out of shape by the unexpected detour evey now and then.
If only...
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ReplyDeleteA good cry is cathartic and often necessary so you are able to take the next step. Remember we are all out here and 100% behind you! God bless!!!
ReplyDeletePraying! You're a lot stronger than you think. We're all here for you and you're surrounded by prayers + love. God is holding you in the palm of His hand. Believe it.😇 Stewey is probably rolling his eyes.🐶 Enjoy your repast. 🍤🍗🍛☕🏨 luv
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You remain in my prayers through it all Coni <3
ReplyDeleteA good cry is something I firmly believe in when dealing with stress. We are all behind you supporting and praying for you so lean on us when times get stressful.
ReplyDeleteRemind us of your next long drive and we will all be keeping you in our thoughts and help add strength to you. You will be okay dear friend.
ReplyDeleteRemind us of your next long drive and we will all be keeping you in our thoughts and help add strength to you. You will be okay dear friend.
ReplyDeleteYou are not alone, Miss Coni. We're all here with you, walking our own little journeys. Just hang on and trust it'll be OK and go as it should. Breathe!
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But you made it and accomplished your goal. To me (a directionally challenged scaredy cat), you did great. I hope your night is restful.
ReplyDeleteSometimes it is exhausting staying strong all the time. And we just want someone to come along and help hold us up along the way. Well you have a lot of people on here holding you up. And cry if you want to, it helps.
ReplyDeleteA good cry never hurts in my opinion. Glad Stewey is along for the ride. xo
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I hope your day tomorrow goes smoothly along with your drive home to Chez Spinster. You are surrounded by all of us.
ReplyDeleteOkay Miss Coni the Directionally Challenged, why don't you have a GPS? Yes, there is a wee bit of learning curve but, in the long run, you'll be much happier. Methinks if you can blog (and we all know you can), you can master a GPS system. Go forth, my dear, an invest!! Word of advice--don't go for the cheapest. In this case, you really do get what you pay for.
ReplyDeleteConi, Pam is so right about this. You just go to Best Buy or someplace like that. They will advise you. They are not even expensive any more. You just plug them into the outlet in your car and the lady talks you to your destination after you type the location into it. ❤️
DeleteYou made it there! I'm proud of you. Branching out of the envelope can be scary, so I'm glad you took Stewey. I hope you rest well and tomorrow goes well. The drive home will be much easier. You'll know where you're going.
ReplyDeleteNext time you are coming down, let me know. I can guide thru the maze of Indianapolis(or at least most of it and definitely at the hospital end.
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Jackie, what a great idea!
DeleteSee what you can do and what you have done. A good cry is a good thing. We are all praying and pulling for you and we love you.
ReplyDeleteConi, I wish I could have driven with you. I love road trips and hotels but I have more fun when I have company. I used to travel for business. Driving through a northeast snowstorm when the snow was covering the exit signs and thus getting lost had me in tears, too. But then a nice man in a convenience store gave me good directions and I got back on the road and made it there, just like you did. People can be so kind. We're holding you in our thoughts, Coni. You'll do great.
ReplyDeleteOh Coni, we've all been there and I feel your frustration. I rely on my GPS plus printed pages of Mapquest. I now try to Google stitch shops in whatever area I'm traveling to, and everywhere along the way so I can stop and shop. Hope you can find a way to treat yourself on the way home to make this easier.
ReplyDeleteMethinks a good cry lets the anxiety out. From someone who got lost in Washington DC, the sun had gone down so we didn't even know which way was 'up'. Ended up going into a Gas station with the street map and asking them to mark on where we were. You are so very brave. Sending love and hugs. xx
ReplyDeleteConi, I've said it before and I'll say it again. You're a better woman than I am. You ARE stronger than you think. Always, Hugs & Prayers, Cathryn ♥
ReplyDeletePrayers for you today Coni!!
ReplyDeleteOK, Coni, it's Weds now. We're all holding you tightly and praying big-time today will go well and you'll learn lots of good things, probably cheering up others in your classes with your funny comments (more book fodder). You're our star pupil, my dear, so let us know how it all went down ;) -p.
ReplyDeleteAs others here I think it may be time for you to get a GPS. How appropriate that my husband and I call ours Bitchin' Betty when she gets annoying.
ReplyDeleteFunny directions story - husband and I were on a road trip for our honeymoon (pre-GPS days) and we could see our hotel, but couldn't figure out how to get there. Pulled into a gas station, and the attendant said "Oh, you can't get there from here." Mind you, we could SEE IT. Apparently, there was road construction and one-way streets, etc. We had to get back on the freeway and wave some magic hands and finally made it. Thinking good thoughts for you!
ReplyDeleteWhile fretting accomplishes a lot or not, what we don't worry about happens. With all you have been through in the past year, you could do this transplant thing yourself. The way you got through the past issues are how you will get thru the future. Have more faith in yourself lady...
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ReplyDeleteDear Coni: I am not great using my IPhone HOWEVER they have an awesome application called MAPS and it is super easy to use and Siri talks to you! If you take a wrong turn she tells you to turn around. Try it! Ruth in Oxnard CA. Hope your day went well and you and Stewey are have an evening of room service!
ReplyDeleteI hope Wednesday was not as worrisome for you and perhaps you're at home or near it right now. I am bad at directions so any kind of trip leads to over-preparation and then a meltdown when everything does NOT go perfectly well. My (imaginary) hat is off to you, and all the wise and kind commenters above.
ReplyDeleteI am the Queen of getting lost and it takes a lot of practice before you can do it with equanimity. It's stressful! And Coni, your elastic has been overstretched for a long time so you have to expect your tolerance won't be so high for even more. Next time you'll be an expert.
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