Today was EQ's staff party. Perfect right? It's my first day back in California and we had a chance to share an evening with his closest friends and co-workers.
But I was a little nervous. I didn't tell him that. In fact, I didn't tell anyone that. Why would I? It's been awhile since I've been here and seen his friends and co-workers. It built up some nerves.
How wonderful it felt to have those nerves melt away so quickly shortly after we arrived at the party. It was this warm wave of positive energy and acceptance from his closest friends and co-workers. With smiles and hugs, it was easy to let the nerves go.
What incredible people. What a delightful party.
It`s good to be back.
Moments feeling a little like a fish out of water.
Moments realizing, it`s okay to be out of the water, you`re not a fish!
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Monday, December 9, 2013
Thursday, November 28, 2013
Moments D584: Giving Thanks
Today was a challenging day for me on many levels. First of all, it was an extra long work day as I had an event today. It was an emotional day as I dealt with the final stages of letting go of a friendship. And it was an emotional day because my love was 3000+ miles away and feeling lonely on one of the biggest holidays in the states.
So very, very challenging.
When I was on my way home and I was asked to Skype into the Thanksgiving festivities in SoCal. I was tired from a 13 hour work day, but I couldn't say no to EQ. Besides, it warmed my heart to hear that my new friends from SoCal wanted to connect with me too. But, before I go any further and share my moment of today, let me take the time to introduce a couple of my new SoCal friends.
Sunshine-Unicorns&Rainbows (SUR) is an incredible woman, filled with a bubbling energy and positive outlook on life. She also happens to love unicorns....and rainbows.....and sparkly shit. I have no doubt that as we get to know one another more and more, she and I will become close friends. She is married to:
Say-it-like-it-is (SILIS) is a warm, witty and shoot-from-the-hip kinda guy. Honestly, he says it like it is. No shit. He also loves food. (hmmmm. I love food....) He and Sunshine-Unicorns&Rainbows are such a fun couple to have in my circle. The love between them is obvious and they are so filled with laughter and positive energy!
The other couple at dinner, I've met but not had a lot of time to get to know just yet, so I'm not ready to give them nicknames. (It wouldn't be fair!) Suffice it to say, that T&T are going to be a ton of fun. From what I saw tonight, they too are a fun loving couple. Bottom line, I was laughing and smiling so hard tonight because of the group dynamics. If I were there in person? Boy-oh-boy would there be trouble!
Back to the story of today's moment.
My love felt like a fifth wheel and was quite excited to have me home and dialling in. Me, I was worried I wouldn't have enough energy to share with the excited group of friends.
And then my moment of the day hit me. Once connected EQ walked me around the room to show me where everyone was sitting, I found myself excited by their chatter, banter and side conversations. There were quips and digs, and even a random hug in the background. It was perfect. The light and love that came pouring through from SUR, SILIS, T&T and EQ filled me with a third wind.
As we settled down, the first thing they had me do was pour myself a drink and then share with them what I was thankful for.
(Nothing like being put on the spot!)
But honestly, that's easy for me. I'm ever grateful for the family I have. Not only my blood family (but I am very fortunate to have the blood family I do), but I'm also grateful for those family members born of friends pulled into my deepest inner circles. I know I am lucky to have such a strong support system around me. Most of all, I am fortunate to have ever found EQ. How in the universe did we manage to find one another? He's rocked my world and I will never be the same now that I've had him in my life.
And in the end, I stayed online with them for over an hour. We shared stories of love and engagement. Stories of silly rumours and how two very strong, independent women became fast friends in spite of the rumours. I watched as they poured more drinks and continued with the banter. And, in the end when I hit my wall of exhaustion and I couldn't simply holdout any longer they were all very warm with their goodbyes and sharing that they were looking forward to my arrival in SoCal next month.
Yes. My heart was warm from tonight's Skype with new friends in SoCal. Great idea EQ.
As I reflect now upon the evening and in the vein of giving thanks, I can't help but circle back to how fortunate I am to have an amazing man like EQ in my life and for him to have introduced me into a new circle of friends. They are amazing people.
Moments pushing past the exhaustion.
Moments pausing to give thanks and enjoying the ample light and love flowing from holiday celebrations.
So very, very challenging.
When I was on my way home and I was asked to Skype into the Thanksgiving festivities in SoCal. I was tired from a 13 hour work day, but I couldn't say no to EQ. Besides, it warmed my heart to hear that my new friends from SoCal wanted to connect with me too. But, before I go any further and share my moment of today, let me take the time to introduce a couple of my new SoCal friends.
Sunshine-Unicorns&Rainbows (SUR) is an incredible woman, filled with a bubbling energy and positive outlook on life. She also happens to love unicorns....and rainbows.....and sparkly shit. I have no doubt that as we get to know one another more and more, she and I will become close friends. She is married to:
Say-it-like-it-is (SILIS) is a warm, witty and shoot-from-the-hip kinda guy. Honestly, he says it like it is. No shit. He also loves food. (hmmmm. I love food....) He and Sunshine-Unicorns&Rainbows are such a fun couple to have in my circle. The love between them is obvious and they are so filled with laughter and positive energy!
The other couple at dinner, I've met but not had a lot of time to get to know just yet, so I'm not ready to give them nicknames. (It wouldn't be fair!) Suffice it to say, that T&T are going to be a ton of fun. From what I saw tonight, they too are a fun loving couple. Bottom line, I was laughing and smiling so hard tonight because of the group dynamics. If I were there in person? Boy-oh-boy would there be trouble!
Back to the story of today's moment.
My love felt like a fifth wheel and was quite excited to have me home and dialling in. Me, I was worried I wouldn't have enough energy to share with the excited group of friends.
And then my moment of the day hit me. Once connected EQ walked me around the room to show me where everyone was sitting, I found myself excited by their chatter, banter and side conversations. There were quips and digs, and even a random hug in the background. It was perfect. The light and love that came pouring through from SUR, SILIS, T&T and EQ filled me with a third wind.
As we settled down, the first thing they had me do was pour myself a drink and then share with them what I was thankful for.
(Nothing like being put on the spot!)
But honestly, that's easy for me. I'm ever grateful for the family I have. Not only my blood family (but I am very fortunate to have the blood family I do), but I'm also grateful for those family members born of friends pulled into my deepest inner circles. I know I am lucky to have such a strong support system around me. Most of all, I am fortunate to have ever found EQ. How in the universe did we manage to find one another? He's rocked my world and I will never be the same now that I've had him in my life.
And in the end, I stayed online with them for over an hour. We shared stories of love and engagement. Stories of silly rumours and how two very strong, independent women became fast friends in spite of the rumours. I watched as they poured more drinks and continued with the banter. And, in the end when I hit my wall of exhaustion and I couldn't simply holdout any longer they were all very warm with their goodbyes and sharing that they were looking forward to my arrival in SoCal next month.
Yes. My heart was warm from tonight's Skype with new friends in SoCal. Great idea EQ.
As I reflect now upon the evening and in the vein of giving thanks, I can't help but circle back to how fortunate I am to have an amazing man like EQ in my life and for him to have introduced me into a new circle of friends. They are amazing people.
Moments pushing past the exhaustion.
Moments pausing to give thanks and enjoying the ample light and love flowing from holiday celebrations.
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