I went to the gym with Jason yesterday and we had a good workout and talk. I related to him the story of crack-whore shipmate, who grew up in a very similar circumstance to his own, and expressed my hope that he wouldn’t end up that way.
After the workout, we had lunch at Orphan Andy’s and continued our conversation. The problem I have is that he is so charming and sweet and just like a lost little boy. He recognizes that Drunky isn’t a good match for him, but he feels trapped there until he can get a job and become less dependent upon Drunky’s generosity.
I do feel more peaceful about the evolution of my relationship with him. I feel less like I have to “save” him from a bad situation now and can instead start focusing on just trying to be his friend. As it stands right now, he needs all the friends he can get.
After lunch, I had to go downtown for my first client. That seemed to go well, although calling him just now indicated that after he left, he had another migraine episode and is in bed right now. Second client continued the series of trigger point work we have been working on. Overall an excellent day yesterday.
Today, I had to do surgery on my left great toe to excise the ingrown toenail that seems to have become infected overnight. I popped a percodan and some ibuprofen to take down the inflammation, then took a nap. Woke up and worked on a client, and the percodan wore off, making the walk home quite an ordeal, I’ll tell y’all.
Right now, I’m noshing on some chevre and crackers listening to an episode of Unnatural Acts of Opera, the queer opera zine. They are playing an old recording of act three of Tristan und Isolde from the 1976 Bayreuth Festival.
If you have ever wondered about opera, UAoO is a good way to learn about it. La Cieca is funny and gives an informative introductions, as well as news from the world of opera. A great way to learn about a wonderful art form.
