Nikki In a Nutshell

In My Dreams

I’ve been away from home for two nights & each night my dreams have been equally distressing. Can’t/wont go into the strain of trying to remember them, just don’t have the energy to give away. Otherwise, it’s been great! Ok? Ok.

Nothing Stands Out

What’s the most money you’ve ever spent on a meal? Was it worth it?

… I almost always cook. If I want it, I purchase the ingredients which can sometimes be a bit much. Wait, Five Guys is nice & expensive! Thirty USD for a burger & fries. It’s been over a decade since I’ve had their burger but the fries hit the spot every time! They alone are expensive. I’d say they are worth every greasy salty penny!

Day Before Yesterday

I sat in a seat at the airport for 4 hours & have been suffering ever since. It feels like my legs have been disconnected from my hips. They all wobbly & stuff. I suppose one is meant to walk about the airport looking for a place/places to spend your money on outrageously priced things. I do wonder the science behind this pain.

Nope.

Scour the news for an entirely uninteresting story. Consider how it connects to your life. Write about that.

Not doing that.

Times Ten

List 30 things that make you happy.

… 1.loyal friends 2.great food 3.safe travels

St Louis Lambert International Airport

Describe one habit that brings you joy.

… got me for twelve (12) USD … in exchange for 23.7 oz BodyArmor Water & 5 oz bag of Twizzlers.

A Number of Things

What are you curious about?

Tristen

To make a long story short, I had my plates renewed today. It cost me a LOT of money. Highway robbery. Waiting my turn, in the seating area with his grandmother, was Tristen. A sweet boy. I don’t know how old he was, 7 or 8 maybe? He had a phone he was pretending to talk on as he, seat by seat, was moving away from grandma. He moved right into the lap of a man who was clearly napping to give him a hug! The man wasn’t startled & didn’t seem to mind ❤️ Then he laid his eyes on me! I gave him a smile & he gave one back! Next he waved & said hi! I waved & said hi & he reached for my hand gently & we locked hands, until he let go ❤️ Grandma tried to discourage him in the beginning, I assured her that all was well. Tristen has Down syndrome. So what. I was happy to have met him today. He made my day … Tristen.

Listen Mary,

Write about a random act of kindness you’ve done for someone.

… your games of one-upping have come to an end, as far as I’m concerned. I’ve known this day was fast approaching, & all the while you were certain you had a sucker for life (in me). So, here we are. At NO time was I oblivious to the common, rusty/dusty tactics you’ve borrowed from the wicked one. This is the end of the road for ME … don’t know WHAT you gonna do … don’t care either. This ain’t random.

Outta Control

… in more ways than one, yet another one loses his cool with me. Look, I am no raving beauty, ALTHOUGH, I’m sure I give off certain energies that are often confusing & often misread. Namely, that I’m a pushover of some sort, a weak & therefore easy woman, one to be used & abused. Just a few days ago a married man, in person, with his wife in the building went from ‘I want smoke’ to ‘come into my open arms’ all within 2 hours. Now, who does he think I am? Who does he think he is? During the entire time I didn’t say one word. I do admit that I am difficult for most to read/impossible really. It’s too bad that SELF reflection isn’t a notion/practice/necessity for all people. The days/times of assuming have BEEN over. There’s too much information out here in these streets.