Tues. Night:   Today was a bit better but my knee is very bruised.  My student got the rest of the week out for tripping me.  I can't hold it against him.  He is autistic and has his moments.  He knew what he was doing but he is so impulsive he just didn't think it through.  One of  Scott's friends came by on Sun.  I hadn't seen him since the visitation.  Adam took him to the cemetery and he took it really hard.  Scott's friend, with the baby, is becoming a frequent visitor.  Adam's girlfriend, Melissa, is still in the hospital but is supposed to come home tomorrow.  I got my evaluation at work today.  I was very flattered as the principal gave me top marks on everything and told me he wished there was a place for "exceeds expectations".  I just love my job so it is easy.  Still, it was nice to be noticed and told.  We only had 3 students today so that was a nice break after yesterday.  It was an easy work day.  Tomorrow I think we are taking another trip to the park.  No cook-out this time, just sack lunches.  I actually prefer that as it is much easier.  My adopted sister called last night.  I haven't seen her in about 19 years but we mail eachother sometimes and she calls once in a while.  Anyway, she told me she is getting "married" on the 17th of May and wants me to be there.  I just, about 1 year ago, found out she is gay.  She has been with her partner for 16 yrs. and the marriage will only be symbolic as it is not recognized as legal in Okla.   It wasn't really a shock when she told me she was gay.  I think I knew she would be before she even knew what that was.  She was always more comfortable under the hood of a car, playing baseball, fishing, etc. than she was "girlie" things.  I don't really care because she is a nice person & it doesn't effect my life.  However, I don't know about attending the event.  It has been so long since I have seen her, I don't know if I would be comfortable or not as I have never really been "up close" with any gay couple,  and my step-mother will be there.  I have not seen her since 1984 when my Dad passed away.  She is not a nice person.  Very phony.  That's the way she was then, anyway.  But, that was a long time ago.  I just don't know if I have the energy for all this.  I will appreciate any input on any of this.  I do know I will not commit to anything one way or the other until the last moment.  But that, has nothing to do with this.  I am invited to one of my friends graduation party the same day.  She is 46 and just got her teaching degree.  I couldn't even commit to that yet and that invitation came 1st.  I have to wait until the last minute for just about everything because the decision is mood and energy based.  I am rambling, I think.  Time for bed.