Tonight EQ & I met up with Cherry & Kailua for a late dinner at an old restaurant in the beach under new management. Brussels Bistro. While the four of us enjoyed the delightful fares of the restaurant over a three hour dinner, that isn't the moment I'd like to focus on for today. (Though I was pleasantly surprised and recommend the restaurant!)
No, today's moment comes from my circle of friends expanding tonight, with EQ. This a moment that I've been eager for since October. I like Cherry & Kailua's easy nature, I love the way they love each other and I had big hopes that the four of us would have an amazing evening together.
We did and that is today's moment. It happened. An amazing evening with new friends. But that's not much of a story, now is it?
As EQ and I made our way to the restaurant, I knew EQ was nervous. To make matters more challenging for him, where we were seated, there was a very loud table of guests right behind us. That's never a good thing when EQ struggles to hear on the best of days. I forged ahead and caught up with Cherry & Kailua post Christmas & New Years events.
Dinner was not rushed, which allowed us a lot of time to simply enjoy one another and our stories. As time passed, the energy shifted and I could tell EQ felt more at ease. No longer was the conversation simply an exchange of questions and answers, but a fluid give and take of thoughts and ideas.
Just after our appetisers, as we awaited our mains, I realized that Cherry & I were chatting while Kailua and EQ were chatting. That for me was the moment that made me smile. No longer was I trying to orchestrate the conversation to keep things fluid, but we has split into two engaged mini conversations. Brilliant, right?
By the time dessert arrived, we had dug into an even deeper conversation; a fairly controversial discussion about performance enhancing drugs in the world sports. Interesting, challenging and enlightening are adjectives that come to mind.
YES! A great conversation with wonderful people.
Not only did I enjoy the evening, but EQ did as well. Yes, sometimes it's good to open up your circle and allow others in. I'm so very happy to have made that decision earlier for tonight, it was great to see my circle expand. Our new friends, Cherry & Kailua.
Moments enjoying dinner and conversation.
Moments realizing that this is a friendship that will grow.
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Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Moments D548: Connections
Today's moment snuck up on me. It was one of those moments where, in a flash, a whole story flashed before my eyes. A possible future if you will. I didn't ask for it (this time), it just happened.
I. LOVE. WHEN. THAT. HAPPENS!
Let me back up.
Tonight I had drinks with Cherry and her new man. I've known Cherry for about 6-7 years, but it's only been the last two years where we've bonded outside of our work connection. Two years ago we shared a common thread; we were both separated (by choice) from long term marriages. Once we realized that we were on similar paths, it wasn't long before we were meeting outside of business hours and sharing our love and war stories over a glass (or two) of wine.
Tonight was one of those nights.
Tonight, was actually the second time that she brought her new man with her. The last time we connected was early summer and it was the first time she brought, let's call him Kailua. (For their first trip official trip together as a couple.) I very much enjoyed our first evening out together, so of course I was happy to have him join us again tonight.
As a total side bar, Cherry and Kailua are incredibly well suited for one another. I knew this when I first met them There are just some couples that fit. And as I sat across from them that first night I could feel the positive love and energy pouring off them. Tonight was no different and I know they've conquered some big challenges together.
As we dug into our evening, it was interesting to see all the common shared interests. Interesting, because I always love to dissect how it is that people come (or leave) my life.
And then my moment hit me.
It was as we started upon our second glass of wine, after sharing intimate stories that are typically saved for close friends I had a daydream. In that flash of a moment, I saw the four of us building a deeper friendship.
It took me by surprise.
Don't get me wrong. I mean, I like Cherry. I've always enjoyed spending an evening with her, but this was another (possible) step in the evolution of our friendship. It was unexpected. This, a moment where I saw her man and my man connecting and enjoying a story or two, where I envisioned the four of us travelling together, trying wines together and sharing silly stories together.
I was not expecting that. A new connection. A new possible "couple" friendship.
Maybe EQ was right after all. We will make new friends together no matter where we are living. I am kinda excited about that.
Moments digging beneath the surface of a friendship.
Moments being happily surprised a at the depth found.
I. LOVE. WHEN. THAT. HAPPENS!
Let me back up.
Tonight I had drinks with Cherry and her new man. I've known Cherry for about 6-7 years, but it's only been the last two years where we've bonded outside of our work connection. Two years ago we shared a common thread; we were both separated (by choice) from long term marriages. Once we realized that we were on similar paths, it wasn't long before we were meeting outside of business hours and sharing our love and war stories over a glass (or two) of wine.
Tonight was one of those nights.
Tonight, was actually the second time that she brought her new man with her. The last time we connected was early summer and it was the first time she brought, let's call him Kailua. (For their first trip official trip together as a couple.) I very much enjoyed our first evening out together, so of course I was happy to have him join us again tonight.
As a total side bar, Cherry and Kailua are incredibly well suited for one another. I knew this when I first met them There are just some couples that fit. And as I sat across from them that first night I could feel the positive love and energy pouring off them. Tonight was no different and I know they've conquered some big challenges together.
As we dug into our evening, it was interesting to see all the common shared interests. Interesting, because I always love to dissect how it is that people come (or leave) my life.
And then my moment hit me.
It was as we started upon our second glass of wine, after sharing intimate stories that are typically saved for close friends I had a daydream. In that flash of a moment, I saw the four of us building a deeper friendship.
It took me by surprise.
Don't get me wrong. I mean, I like Cherry. I've always enjoyed spending an evening with her, but this was another (possible) step in the evolution of our friendship. It was unexpected. This, a moment where I saw her man and my man connecting and enjoying a story or two, where I envisioned the four of us travelling together, trying wines together and sharing silly stories together.
I was not expecting that. A new connection. A new possible "couple" friendship.
Maybe EQ was right after all. We will make new friends together no matter where we are living. I am kinda excited about that.
Moments digging beneath the surface of a friendship.
Moments being happily surprised a at the depth found.
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