noise!

Up early, made corrections to a promo piece I had designed for a friend's business. They wanted the project completed by this morning. Did my ever-increasing routine of strength exercises, and ate yoghurt and fruit for breakfast. Shower, internet, devotions, and then I began composing an article for our organization's newsletter.

Mid-morning my heart sank to observe tents being set up across the street from our apartment. When you envision tents, you might think of a circus, or camping in the woods. But here they only mean one thing: a ceremony. They are used for weddings, funerals, and everything in between. And no matter the event, one thing is for certain: it's going to be loud.

I was afraid it was a wedding, because those can stretch on for up to 3 days. But the sign, when they got it up, said it was a 3-year anniversary of someone's death. Relief. That should be a little shorter.

Still, the music started blaring over the sound system before noon. We holed up in the rooms farthest from the street, but it really didn't help much.

Out for lunch with friends gave a bit of relief. Home to a lull in the noise, but it started up again quickly. I shut myself in the bedroom and worked on designing a newsletter all afternoon. By the time supper rolled around, I had a pretty complete layout and a stupid headache.

Out for supper, even though we had leftovers in the fridge. Anything to get away from the noise.

Home again, we actually had a bit of fun. I popped popcorn, we shut the bedroom door, turned on the air conditioner, and watched a movie on my computer. Nice. Cozy. By the time it was done, the noise had stopped for the night. We'll see if it starts up again in the morning. The tents are still there and the generator still putts ominously.

The kitty seemed to mind the noise less than I expected her to, although she did seem a bit subdued all day. Now, in the nighttime stillness, she's getting a bit frisky. I think she needs a good frolic before bed. I think she's wishing I'd just get finished with this stupid blog and pay her some proper attention. I guess I'll oblige her. :-)