Today’s the day.

Clear blue sky. Brilliant morning sun.

The minutes slip through my fingers.

I keep worrying that I have the wrong address but then I remember that she’s the one who sent the invite, therefore, surely the address is right. I mean, she knows where she lives.

It’s so much cooler here than where I was before. It almost looks like it could rain. How high up here are we?

Old wood.

I find myself mostly speechless. Mostly because I’m taking it all in. Overwhelmed.

If only I’d had a little bit of her strength even just 5 years ago. She reminds me that it’s important to celebrate the wins. She reminds me that you shouldn’t let anyone keep you from doing anything you want to do.

El Molino Central. One of the best shrimp tacos I’ve ever had.

The drive back exhausts me.

I kneed the pasta dough and for a brief moment, my mind is quiet.