Trying to boost my self confidence.

I purchased some new sunglasses on my trip. They are Emporio Armani glasses, and they are quite gaudy and a bit ridiculous.

Someone made the suggestion of wearing the latest fashion being a good way to make me feel less like an outsider. They were wrong. I am even more self-conscious and even more uncomfortable.

I also think the glasses may not have polarized lens despite being assured by the sales rep the lens are polarized. My fishing ability is going suffer because of this. :'(

The trip could have been worse.

I will be gone for most of September.

I am sure nobody is even reading this, but I just wanted to let anyone who may be reading know that they have not been forsaken.

Each step forward feels as though my shoes are made of concrete, but for the time being I will continue to struggle with each of these steps.

Take care.

For the record.

I just wanted to make it clear that I am not trying to be witty, clever, amusing, or anything other than real.

This all very real.

Trip.

I am going on a fishing trip very soon.

The anticipation is mounting; it drowns out my angst.