'Leave a light on so we can find our way home'

[dolorosa_12]

Today is the last of my January talking meme posts, on the subject of best the moment of the month, as requested by falena.

Unfortunately, I was much preoccupied this month with the UK leaving the EU, and my own subsequent loss of EU citizenship, which has hung like a dark cloud over everything. I also spent nearly two weeks of this month sick with a really bad cold, which severely curtailed my opportunities for 'best moments'.

Of course, there have been bright spots — small moments of light and warmth to carry with me, to remind me that on a micro level — in my own life choices, in my family both blood and chosen, in my current home city and chosen community — I am very fortunate. I wouldn't say there has been one standout best moment, however. I spent a nice afternoon in Ely with my husband and friends. I read some good books, and started watching Black Sails, which has been a deeply enjoyable distraction. I've had a lot of successes small and large at work, and my job continues to remain a source of stability and personal achievement.

And tonight I will head out to thirstycamb to drown my sorrows with fellow remainers at a wake for our EU membership. I was emailed personally without prompting by my MP about this ('Dear [myfirstname], I am writing to you as you have previously contacted me about Brexit...' — clearly he's got me on a mailing list called 'anti-Brexit pests'), and, well, if my MP (an earnest, ardent remainer who went against his own party — Labour — because their stances weren't remain-y enough for him) tells me to do so, who am I to argue? I can't say it's going to be a fun event exactly, but it will be comforting. I love my ridiculous city.

Comments

[eglantiere]

::hugs::

[dolorosa_12]

*hugs*

It's just awful.