That was the name of the Facebook event I posted for my buddy who’s heading out for a summer of security system installation, before departing on a year-long voyage along the Great Loop, a system of waterways encompassing the eastern portion of the United States, with part of Canada.
I selected the event title mainly to rhyme with the refrain made famous by Parks and Recreation – “Bye Bye Li’l Sebastian”. I’m really kicking myself that I didn’t arrange a surprise adaptation some time during the party. On my signal we could’ve all pulled out our phones and sang out, “Bye bye Mr. Harston, miss you in the saddest fashion…” Missed opportunity…
But I should rewind. What an awesome decompression visit that was. Perfect end to the week with Conference. Sad to head back.
Seemed the moment I did land back, my days filled up quick. Monday night was a “Friendship BBQ”, at which I was asked by a couple people when I could host a game night. I threw a dart at a wall and said Saturday.
Tuesday rolled around and during the day I was invited to a little get-together at a good friend’s place to play Betrayal at House on the Hill. Chilled with them a while after everyone had left, then headed back.
Wednesday I went to the movies with a group of friends on the MoviePass system, to see Isle of Dogs. I recommend it, but I don’t think I’ll rewatch it.
Thursday was all to myself. Settled in and read more of Oathbringer, the latest Sanderson novel. I delayed as long as I could in starting it, but I had to have something to read over the break back home, so I dove in on an ebook version and shifted to the hard-cover version that’d been taunting me for a couple months on my bookshelf, since before I even moved to my new place.
Friday was a game night at my place, where we did some Coup, Resistance, and Jackbox.
Saturday was the big one; the goodbye party for my buddy I talked about at the beginning of this post. Must’ve had like 25 people over at one point. Kicking myself I didn’t snap any pics.
Sunday I went to see some friends that’d moved a while ago, never did stop by to see their new place. Caught the last bit of some Mormon version of Pride & Prejudice, played some card-games, then skedaddled.
Monday I hit the stationary bike after work. I need to figure a way to tighten up my exercise routine; I’m on the bike for like 45 minutes, but from the time I grab my exercise clothes from my car to the time I drive off afterwards, nearly two hours passes.
At home I sank into a bath for the first time since moving here, with a bowl of orange chicken and brown rice on one side, Oathbringer on the other. Must’ve spent a couple hours in there.
I got a text from the friends I’d seen on Sunday night; apparently I’d revealed that I hadn’t ever had Munster cheese before, and agreed to taste some at FHE the following evening. The evening where I’d decided instead to work out, completely spacing on the arrangement. Oops. As penance I need to host a chick flick at my place; we’ve settled on Princess Bride. It’s slated for this Thursday, and I’ve been told I need to do what I can to even out the gender balance. We’ll see who I can rustle up.
I’m also arranging a time to go see A Quiet Place. Mom I’m using your example to try and convince one of my friends to go, we’ll see how it works out.
I’ve arranged a board game night for this Sunday, where we’ll be playing this Battleship-on-steroids game. I also just picked up Forbidden Desert, a super fun collaborative survival game someone brought to work. We’ll have to play it when y’all come visit!
In between the goings-on I’m squeezing in as much Oathbringer as I can. I know now why I resisted starting it so long. It’s slowly turning into an obsession. Actually one of the reasons I’m writing this now is that earlier this evening I reached a point in the book that’s so emotionally devastating and draining I just had to put it aside, stuff my face into a pillow, and groan aloud to an empty house.
Can’t wait to read about what happens tomorrow.