Early Adjustment
It has been 4 days of life as a solo fella; a weekend and 2 work days. I am noticing early signs of adjustment, but I don’t think it counts for much, yet. It’s too soon. I would describe my status as still being more stunned by the separation, than adapted to it.
One thing I find myself doing a lot
more often is playing around on my mandolin. My style of learning involves simply monkeying around on the instrument and finding sounds that appeal to me. I exercise my finger positioning and my picking technique. It isn’t a pleasing sound to listen to when you aren’t the one doing the playing. Since I’m the only one here, I can let myself go into a trance of repetition that is soothing to me, but likely grating to others.
News from Cyndie is that she is busy with one meeting after another. It’s a big job, but one we feel suits her well.
Thirty-seven years ago today, we made an initial connection that turned out to be the beginning of our courtship. This year we will celebrate at a distance.
Relative Something 
JW,
I follow these recent posts and wonder how I would be able to adapt. It would certainly be a tough road. I applaud your choice and hope it all works out well. Having your life plan laid out before you both and taking such an extreme action is a ballsy move. But taking the road less traveled in this crazy world often times results in great rewards.
I was watching a UFC match the other night and for some strange reason your situation came to mind. Maybe it was the extreme match up of a seasoned vet (you) going up against an opponent he was not familiar with (separation from Cyndie). But the seasoned vet was victorious, I’m sure in no small part to his coaching and support network he had going for him.
For what its worth, I am in your corner.
You will be victorious.
All my best to you both.
John Murphy
October 26, 2011 at 8:13 am
Murph, that is priceless for me to read. It is pleasingly reassuring to have such support. I gain strength to pursue the victory even more! Thank you!
johnwhays
October 26, 2011 at 8:48 am