The Monster

She slipped the hot tub spa cover into place and then turned off the deck lights. It had been a beautiful night until he started another argument. They had enjoyed wine while lounging in hot tub and even reminisced about the very first time they had met. It had seemed very long ago, but in reality it had been more than 20 years since the night he walked into her life. And it was a night she'd regretted since then. But in all honesty, it taken years to realize he was a monster.

All those nights when he came home from work and demanded she gave him everything his heart desired, she thought was true love. But once she questioned her thoughts he became a monster, one that lost control at the slightest events. Once she had been washing a coffee cup when he'd startled her and the cup had slipped from her hands, crashing onto the floor in a million pieces. And as a result he'd left his mark on her face as a punishment for what she'd done, just as he'd done tonight.

Seeing an Old Friend

I've been thinking long and hard about a vacation. Maybe not right now, but this coming spring or summer would be nice. So that first thing I did today was put a little extra back in saving. Part of it will go for a new vehicle and part of it will go for a vacation.

What I would really love to do is visit my old friend from grade school who lives in las vegas nevada. And while we're there we could enjoy a nice hotel and some time at a spa. It would be great to get a way from reality for a a week or so! I also have an aunt and cousin who live on the way there, so instead of flying, we could always drive there! I guess what I need to do is set a goal for the vacation! Now if I can just get the hubby to save some vacation time! lol