New stuff on Black Friday

Okay, I know christmas is around the corner and all, but I have been meaning to invest in a laptop for some time now.  Honestly, I just need it for work and personal use primarily.  This way I'm not trying to kipe a machine from someone.  At least I have my own Laptop to use when I'm away someplace.    It's not much, but it will do for the things I need it for.

As for other new things, I finally replaced my old Photon Cell Phone for a Samsung G6.  Primarily it was time for a new phone and the battery was about to explode at any given point and time.   (The back of the phone was swollen from the immense heat distribution.)  It will also be beneficial to give my phone a rest when I'm out visiting someone.  

Now for some rough news.  While away, I found out from my sister, that my mom's mother is on her way out.  After talking with my brother out in japan about it, I have to agree with him on what he said.  I never liked her for various reasons, but she is still family, and none of us wished this upon her.  My mother and her sister are having a rough time with it.  They finally got their mother into hospice at this point.  Emotionally, I'm alright.  Their's a lot to be said about this woman that's on her way out the door.  She was very flawed as an individual.  Selfish, self-centered, greedy, jealous, miserable.  myself and my two siblings dreaded talking to her on christmas day.  I hated her for the fact she didn't really care about me, or my siblings.  She was only interested in her own interests.  Didn't care about anyone in the family, always making my mother upset through her guilt trips.  I can remember back 98 when I visited my older brother while he was still living in Florida how this woman was.  She knew I was in Florida and left a nasty message on my brothers answering machine.  Just a witch overall.  She never did step in when she was supposed to and raise four kids.  That was all my mother that handled that.  I always figured when her time came, she would be alone for the most part.  

On the flip side of the coin, their is a small piece of me that was really hoping that maybe, their was a chance for her to change her ways.  At least she would open her eyes to reality and realize all the things she threw away due to her own selfishness, and greed.  But as it stands, she carried on like always.  Not a care in the world about anyone.  Just her own interests and needs.  It's too bad.  A bit painful somewhat too.  I can see where the neglect comes from on my moms side.

It's sinking in a little bit, but I'll be fine.  I'm going to be driving back to New York tomorrow morning.  About a 12 hour trip back provided the weather holds up.  It was fun spending Thanksgiving in Tennessee with my brother.  It's been close to 20 years since I did that.  And spend a few days with my sister.    I'm really grateful for this break.  I haven't had one like this in a while.  

Aside from that, I'll be seeing you guys again.  Going to check on a few things and hit the sack early.  Gotta start early tomorrow.  Be safe all.  Hope your turkey day was eventful and fulfilling.  

Vee