a good cry...

Sometimes I just need to cry. I think it helps me release the build up of pressure. Yesterday after hearing about my sister but now knowing everything I just could hardly take it. I called my oldest sister to see if she knew anything and then she asked about me. She was so understanding and listened to me that then I broke down. I was just sitting in my car crying into my cell phone. I feel much better today. She was really good at reassuring me. I also finally heard from my Dad, who said that my middle sister is still in the hospital today and is still having heart palpitations but that they may release her to rest at home. So hopefully the worst of it is over. But her surgery took longer than it was supposed too and they ran into so unanticipated problems.

After my cry session I drove home and E and I went to the picnic. We ended up having a fairly good time and a lot of people came so that was nice to see.

I'm at lab today and I'm working on what I need to so I feel better. Yesterday I also had a random run in with a person that knew me. I was on the street when this guy called my name. He said we had Intro to Chemistry or Bio our freshman year of college. I transferred after that year and I don't really remember very many people from there so I was very surprised. He not only knew my first name, but he noticed my wedding ring and said ah so you aren't an X anymore huh? Well professionally I am because I already published under that but yeah at home I'm Y. I just couldn't believe it I had literally no recollection of him. He even remembered what my Dad did for a living. I must have done something in those labs to make an impression on him but I have no idea what it was.