A letter from Jul 06, 2025

Dear FutureMe, It's been awhile since I've written you - basically nothing new to say and dealing with some added weird things like Vertigo and head-only feels like my head is in a boat rocking. Random. Annoying. Glad I have decent healthcare. I've been back in the States going on 7 months now. I feel like it took a lot of time to acclimate. I don't know that I'm acclimated but I'm less frustrated being back and I'm reminding myself to treat this as a home base, help the parents as needed (not much is needed now) and figure out my life and travel as I can. Feels good to have a new plan. I decided not to talk about and blame everything on Menopause anymore. It probably plays a part but whatevs. I know how to make changes and adjustments and that is what I'm doing. Roar!!! I definitely blame it on that don't get me wrong (bwaaahaha), I mean let's be clear - that is the only thing different and now I have all these problems? But anyhoo, I continue moving forward. I met a cool girl when we went mattress shopping the other day, maybe she can be my new friend. She commented on liking my purple doc marten boots so right there she's proving herself. HA But really, how am I supposed to reconnect with her? I'd have to pop into the store and what, leave her a note "please be my friend?" if she is busy with customers? Or just give her my card/number? I mean crimes, how do you make friends at 55? WWMP!! (Work With Me, People!) That's the first promising person I've met here - oh wait, the lady at the thrift store but that was months ago and haven't seen her again. I guess I need a line when I first meet and hand out my card, which reminds me I need to update my card with my new number. So, I'm plugging along. Still a Rockstar. Still doing whatever it takes. That's how we roll. love ya lots, JQH