Today is a watershed day both personally and for mankind.
This morning Nick and I went to the lawyer, signed a bunch of paperwork and left a large check behind to bring to an end our struggles with debt. Starting now, our money is our own and we can make decisions that will begin to construct the rest of our lives – rather than constantly trying to get ahead of the curve. This is an all round good thing, but still stressful and very guilt inducing. Very. I know this is totally a first world problem, but it’s still difficult.
For mankind, today is the end of an era of space flight. Atlantis STS-135 has taken its last flight. I’m sad that our country has abandoned space. Russia and China will step in, but I think the United States’ willingness to walk away from leadership in space travel/exploration is just one more step towards the end of the US as a global power. One more link in the chain that will lead the United States to be just another voice in a world that is ruled by China.
Overall, I’m tired. I’m tired of the stress of our personal crap and I’m tired in general.
The good news is that despite my malaise, I’ve updated my Etsy Shop with lots of new stuff and there’ll be more new stuff soon. I’ve been getting in my bead shipments, so there’s more purple and amber on the way!
Now, it’s time for lunch and perhaps a short nap. I feel like I’ve run a marathon today. Buh.