Day Five Hundred and Ninety

The Bucket

So, for two weekends in a row now, I've made plans with one of my friends here in Jax (her name is Nina...her fiance plays for the Hammerheads) and both times, I've had to cancel. The first time was the weekend that Channing and Amber surprise visited me. And the second time was last weekend when I went to Tampa to be with Ale. I felt like a huge jerk having to leave Nina. I talked and talked with Adam, as he assured me multiple times that she would understand, but I still didn't like how "flaky" I saw myself.

Nina told me a few days ago about how she didn't like to be around people who "dipped out of her positive bucket." I thought that was cute and I asked her what she meant. She explained that it was a metaphor for people you surround yourself with; whether they help fill your bucket, or do nothing but dip out of it and never give back, leaving it empty. So yesterday, I filled up a bucket of goodies and delivered it to her work. I wanted her to know how much I appreciate her friendship and that I really cherish the moments we spend together.

She smiled :)

My running around yesterday continued with a visit to the Raptor doctor. He needed an oil change. And then Dr. Mechanic rotated his tires for free. Uh. I hate having to do "man things." Buuuuut, if it's for Adam, I'll do anything :)