The Cleanup

Talk about highly weird scenarios. This morning I had a dream that I was in an actual political debate with Nancy Pelosi and another female candidate. We were all sitting at a lunch room style table and swarms of reporters were around us. I remember my opponent had many handlers around her and every time Pelosi asked a question, you could hear the other woman's people feeding her information about the issue at hand and basically answering the questions for her. At one point Pelosi looked at me and said "at least you ask tough questions and are challenging". We laughed and joked a bit will the other opposition was being fed yet another answer. I remember commenting how hot it was in the room and someone in an orange jacket got up and opened up these high public school type windows. That's all I can recall. I find this dream very interesting because I have no political background whatsoever! While I try to keep up with local and national news, I would have to classify myself as a novice to politics. I can be analytical and highly opinionated...some of the earmarks of a politician....however that is one genre I would NOT want to work in ever...even as a lobbyist. The arena is too volatile and I don't have the heart to be cutthroat. I also find this dream a bit fascinating because it's like the third or fourth dream in recent memory where I'm debating or having a discussion with a high powered figure. It's pretty darn cool that I meet these folks in dreams when in reality I probably will never cross paths with them. I know I should never say never but it seems highly unlikely for me to be talking with the Speaker of the House or Donald Trump.

It's very early and still somewhat quiet outside. The street plows have come through several times in an effort to clear up some of yesterday's snow, ice, and sleet storm. It will be extra icy outside today...and very cold. The wind was howling all through the night and I know many neighbors will wake up this morning to find their garbage cans on the next block. I heard a few tumbling up and down the block. Now I hear shovels and lots of chipping and digging outside. I emailed and called Ev and Rae about the wedding the other day. I was looking forward to being a bridesmaid but now it will not be financially possible for me to participate. I feel kind of bad because now she will have to find a replacement in addition to all the other craziness of planning such a special event. I'm sure they understand but still I feel a bit sad about it. I'll think about the perfect gift to get for them. Yesterday was Valentine's Day so it was a good day for everyone to be home with their significant other. I went to class and actually received a hand made Valentine from one of my classmate's daughter. She made one for everyone in the class while we were listening to the guest speaker. When I got home, I had a cup of hot chocolate and found joy in balloons. Alot of people celebrate Valentine's day as a marker their true heartfelt love for one another. I've never been the recipient of love in that manner so maybe I don't understand the sentiment that is supposed to be attached with the day. I try to understand it from a couple perspective in addition to my single self perspective but to me it's just another day. Like Christmas should be celebrated every day, so should Valentine's Day. I better stop before I go off on a tangent. The sun is beginning to rise so I better go but i'll revisit later.