I spent the morning at IKEA, shopping for myself and our company.
I was there 3 hours and survived. I didn't come out angry or frustrated or, most wonderfully, triggered.
IKEA can really spin me out. I can come out of there feeling like shit. I can't get my life together. Everyone is doing better than me. We have no money, etc.
I just focused today on what I had to do and tried to not let anything like that influence my buying decisions. As a result, I came outside relatively calm though tired and ready for a beer.
Jay had located a cool brewery a few miles away, and we checked that out. I like breweries. They have a super relaxed, friendly vibe and I just like beer.
After that, we headed north to see El. I was tired by then so took a short nap while they walked around. Then we headed over to Capitol Hill to have dinner with friends. We also walked around Volunteer Park which I vaguely remember playing in when I was a kid. My aunt and uncle lived three blocks from there. What a sweet place to grow up.
The stars and planets were out and the sun was setting. It was spectacular and fun to walk around with friends.
It was a day full of people and a day full of a calmer limbic system. I am grateful for growth and a different future.
I also am glad for a few new things from IKEA :)