Idealist; one guided by ideals;

I am severing ties.

I am archiving.

I am examining possessions; purging as necessary.

I am packing boxes; labeling them “Ages 17-21,” storing them in an overflowing garage.

I am spending quality time with friends; going bowling, playing poker, reminiscing.

I am seeing old lovers; going for coffee, having dinner, reminiscing.

I am reexamining priorities; quitting jobs, getting references, updating my CV.

I am bored; without Jess.

I am drinking; by myself, in my room, everyday.

I am sober; with other people, at meetings, every(other)day.

I am losing grandparents; expectedly, surprisingly, incrementally.

I am leaving town; saying goodbye, smiling inwardly, promising correspondence.