Moments D682: New Teammates

It's Thursday.  It's volleyball night.  As I drove to my set of games tonight, I was a touch nervous as we've mixed up the ladies into four new teams.  Tonight was my first night with my new volleyball teammates and there were quite a few of them I've never played with before.  What to expect?

Tonight ended up being a pretty spectacular round of games.  Sure, we actually won every game we played, but that's not why it was a spectacular night.  No, it's because I'm in like with my new teammates.  These ladies communicate well, we manage to play competitively without losing sight of the goal - to have fun.  It was also quite a confidence builder to be on a team that was happily surprised that I could play any position they needed me in, including setting.  I even set a game - a first in this league.

Yes a fun, easy evening of volleyball.  Perfect.

Moments anticipating the energy of a new team.

Moments enjoying the tightness of the teamwork.

Moments D620: Big ol' TRUCKS

Me, I like little sporty cars.  I miss my Tink!  (Yes, I named my car!)

Too bad because EQ has a big truck.  I haven't driven a boat that big ever.  (Though I did drive a fairly big car way back in my teens.)

Tonight I had my second opportunity to drive the truck and this time, it wasn't easy highway driving.  (Otherwise known as freeway driving here in the states!)  No no!  This time I was driving us around town running a few errands this evening.  That meant driving in some tight spaces and from one (small) parking spot to another.

At first, I was a nervous nellie, after all this monster is the biggest thing I have ever driven.  That said, with every parking job I made, I found the next to be a little easier.  By the time we made it home, I was ready to back in the truck into its parking spot.

EQ wasn't feeling so confident about that (at the time), but I proved that I could do it.  Slow and steady I slipped his beast back into its cage.

Beautiful.  I love stretching my world.

Moments learning something new.

Moments finding confidence.

Moments - D19; Random Roads

Today was laid back relaxing kind of day spent with one of my dearest friends.

She's  been going through some intense life changes, but as she finds the tools she needs to better process through those changes I've seen her confidence build.  It has been soul warming to see this process.  I am proud of her.  I believe she will find her path and walk it with pride.  I feel that time is coming soon!

Today we spent some time in the car.  We were going to check out a festival, but it seemed underwhelming and over populated due to Mother's Day.  So, on the fly, we decided to go for a drive.  We had a direction, but no real purpose or path.  We were not bound by time or desire.  It reminded me that sometimes in life we need to set aside expectations and just walk the path.  (Or in this case drive the path!)  She and I enjoyed our 1.5 hr drive from one city to another.  We experienced things we wouldn't have otherwise experienced had we not followed random roads on our journey.

It was a reminder - a moment to share and remember.

A moment to remind us to let go of plans and expectations.

A moment.