No cohesive threads...

So I'm settling for some bullet points.

• My disappointment with my two favorite plants from the Arboretum was met by two different guys with the same solution: automation! Install automatic driplines and I wouldn't have to worry about the drought-hardiness of my interests. *laughs* While I appreciate the support and the "fix" for the "problem", I do not want to go that route. It defeats the naturalization and native goals. Let me sniff and scowl and move on to other fascinating options that will survive.
• I have a friend who I am aching for right now. Part of it is seeing some of my own frustrations, irritations, and challenges in her. Part of it is feeling like I orchestrated her move here and over the last six months, everything has unraveled and she is not happy. Part of it is feeling like I should have my shit together better so I could help more. *sigh* Yup...I want to rescue, and I can't and I'm sad for it.
• It is incredibly frustrating to try to capture an impromptu moment in words. Last night, Beloved and I went to a comedy club and I managed to play into a joke so perfectly that the comedian on stage cracked up! It was AWESOME!
• Beloved and I finally discovered a root for one of our major communication problems! It is based in our language patterns and our respective extrovert/introvert natures. I don't think it's an "easy" fix, but certainly being aware of what is happening is a positive first step.
• For the last two weeks, I have had a continuous acne outbreak. It's not OMG, but a couple of new pimples every other day or so... I don't know if it's stress or what. I don't think it's a change in diet or any other useful suspect.
• I am certainly stressed out about Boy's upcoming birthday! I had a great idea of making it a "Super Hero Training Party", but now I'm stuck with how that translates into a 6-year-old's fantasy. I have one week to make it happen. *forehead desk* WHY do I do this to myself???