Loner

Back from my trip down South. I had a mixed time, filled with great visits with friends, family, and people that I think about often.

I got to hang out with my dad a lot, which I always like. A few days into the trip he told me that he's been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Of course I cried. A lot. You're just never prepared when your parents get sick and it never really hits you that they age until you're far away.

We think it's been caught early, but I'll know for sure in a few weeks when he gets the test results back. Until then, I feel like I'm waiting in a doctor's office or an airport. I just feel really blank & scared.

At first I was scared for myself, now I'm just hoping that my dad isn't afraid. He's so wonderful & I hate not being closer.

I saw a man with the words "Loner" tattooed on his neck today while I was buying groceries by myself. Brother, you ain't kiddin'.

I'm glad the new David Sedaris will be out soon. I need a hearty laugh.

It was wonderful being home and then in Mexico. I needed all that sun.