Wow. This week has been something else, let me tell you.
The funeral went well. I got to see a lot of family I haven't seen for awhile; including, but not limited to, my uncle from New Zealand. I also saw all my siblings but the one who's going to school in Indiana. Trevor didn't recognize me at all; the kid hasn't seen me but three months in the summer. Oh, well.
It was rough. I knew it was going to be, but it was still pretty hard. I rode up with my aunt and uncle from Tyler, and we stopped by the funeral home to view the body before going to my aunt's house in Tulsa. I don't think I'll ever forget that. I'd never seen what's left behind after the soul leaves. I just stood there and cried. I still can't really believe he's gone. He was so alive. There are so many memories...
I left Wednesday night and a couple of my cousins dropped me off at school. I didn't do much of anything that night. It was just a relief to sit and talk and laugh with my roommate, and be goofy for a little while.
Then it was Thursday, and Fall Fest hit with a bang. I got interesting reactions to my costume all day, and then we had the Air Band contest at SAGA that night. The guys really outdid themselves. I was impressed. And somehow, they got me to dance. That alone is incredible. We used the song "Great Balls of Fire", and I had to get all dressed up in a 70's costume. Like I told my roommate, I didn't feel like myself all day long. Kinda wierd. But it was fun, and we won. I can put up with a little insanity and look a little stupid for that.
Friday, I was all dressed up as Cat Girl From the Stone Age, or something. No tail, but the little ears and leopard print dress. 2A carried me all around to chapel, and class and such in what can only be called a litter made out of branches and a camp chair. When we got to chapel, it looked a little different. They'd put signs up calling it "Ardith's cave." It was crazy. I was much amused.
I saw my cousin last night. He's back from Tulsa, and he looks like he's holding up pretty well. I'm glad. I was worried about him. I can't even imagine how rough it would be.
Then today, I've spent all afternoon doing girl things. Getting my hair and nails done, and everything that goes with getting all dressed up for tonight. It's going to be so much fun. I can't wait to see the reactions from people. That's half the fun. They kind of go into a state of shock, because they've never seen me like this. I'm usually all about taking as little trouble with myself as possible, but once or twice a year it's fun to go all out. And anyway, my roomie has such a great time dressing me up.
Great times. This week is finally turning into a good one. Despite everything. Thank God.
Posted by Ardith at November 1, 2003 02:33 PM