Brain Dump

Curious, I googled "brain dump" just to see what would come up, and this comic did.  Maybe it's just a means to give our brains a break for a minute and really dumb things down.  Otherwise, it's just kind of terrible.  I also found one that was more fitting of a happy cartoon guy leaning forward, holding open a flap of his head top with one hand and his other holding out a platter where his brain sat that had clearly just been dumped out of his head.  But why post two? 

I think I need a brain dump.  I'm having trouble turning it off, despite the fact that the to-do list is slowly being completed, and things are fairly decent...on paper.  Joe and I have some underlying issues that need continual work, and that's stressful.  Also, there's always something that needs done or remembering.  Lately, it takes me a while to go to sleep, and if I should wake up for any reason in the night, my brain clicks back on and just goes and goes and goes.  Much anxiety.  I'll explain more in future blogs.
 
Today, I did feel good and was fairly productive in writing my eighteen thank you notes from Christmas/anniversary.  (Did I ever blog about my anniversary?  Three years down?  No?  That can't be a good sign.)  Joe was a good sport and didn't mind sitting down to it almost immediately after getting home.  Of course, all he had to do was sign and write a sentence or two.  We got them all mailed out tonight too!  That's good, right?  And tonight, I deposited ALL of our checks from Christmas, etc, so I won't be getting any hate messages from family threatening death if I don't deposit their checks right then and there.  I have... a bit of a reputation...

Maybe writing about nothing here will help me wind down for the night and catch some zzzz's.  Looking forward to a hair trim tomorrow with my neighbor.  I also have a meeting on post to go to.  There's some anxiety about the meeting, as I so wish our FRG wasn't non-existent due to the commander and his wife totally tanking.  I tried tactfully/respectfully to share some things that were not specifically about the commander with the FRSA (hired position), but alas she only said that she would take the issues to the very person who causes them and then randomly proceeded to tell me how lucky our unit is to have our commander.  Lady, we'll see how you feel when he forgets about you after your grandpa dies and takes three weeks to get word to your husband - that is, after his wife tells you she couldn't take your call the night before because she "had people over" but hopes you're doing okay.  Yeah, I can't get over it.

Finally (and opposite to the above), RIP to one of the best leaders the Army ever had - MAJ (ret) Dick Winters.  I get teary with chills every time I watch Band of Brothers and/or the commentary, as his greatness was real.  He as just that good.  What a solid, "morally sound" human being, and yes, he lived a full life - into his 90's.  Still, I hate the loss.  May his legacy inspire greatness and the Army again one day have such leadership.  If that's even possible.