sigh

i am trying hard to forget that right now i was supposed to be on a plane to thailand. every time i think i've come to terms with my trip cancellation and ankle problems i realize that no, i'm still devastated. i tell myself that i will take another trip later in the summer, and i will make it to the beach, or europe, or at a minimum california. but it doesn't help. last night a friend suggested i take a road trip. great idea, i was thinking, except i can't drive.

all around me people are gearing up for their bar trips and vacations, and i am stuck like a prisoner in my apartment, unable to comfortably walk even to the park. i try to look at the bright side. at least i have a nice apartment. i have books and movies at my disposal. i have a good friend coming into town. then i think about how i was supposed to be on a plane to thailand right now and it all goes dark again.

overheard

i was sitting across the street doing the crossword, occasionally looking up to people watch. behind me there was a quartet of, er, senior citizens, getting in some batting and fielding practice in the park. at one point i heard a voice say, excuse me ma'am, and when i looked up i noticed an nypd vehicle pulled up to the fence. i watched as the officer beckoned over the woman catching fly balls. he then proceeded to give her advice as to what she should do next time the ball was hit to her a certain way. surely feeling satisfied with himself for serving and protecting the public, the car pulled away and left behind a few older softball players roaring with laughter.

incidentally, as if i hadn't been trying hard to forget all about the bar exam, today's crossword reviewed the elements of a contract.