I had intended to write a blog about last weekend earlier in the week, but didn't get around to it, so I've decided to include it in this week's gratitude reflection.
I spent a great deal of time last weekend with Fritz. He and I have become such close friends lately. He's been a true friend, sounding board and voice of reason. While his family was out of town last weekend, we had dinner together for three nights, watched a couple of movies and played a partial game of Trivial Persuit '90s edition. Last Friday night he chose The Cheesecake Factory for dinner and challenged me to have an adult beverage and to try the cheesecake...both of which were way out of my comfort zone. So, he ordered for me a Sour Apple Martini. And, well, I enjoyed it! When dinner was finished, it was time to choose a cheesecake. So, I chose the Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough cheesecake. Again, I enjoyed it. I was shocked and amazed at what I had just done, and, I must admit, I am grateful to Fritz for pushing me out of my norm.
I spent most of the day Saturday by myself, shopping, running errands, etc, before joining Fritz for dinner. It didn't even occur to me until late in the afternoon that I had been alone the vast majority of the day, and I couldn't have been happier. It was a realization that I am comfortable with myself, and certainly gave me a moment of gratitude.
The icing on the cake came on Sunday evening as I met Blake in person for the first time. I am grateful for the opportunities that lie ahead and the hope of something more coming from this, but I realize that we must be careful and take things one day at a time.
I am really grateful for the events of my last week. I really feel like I've had my own best week ever. I'm grateful for the friends who expressed their love and concern for me, I'm grateful for the future, and the promises which lie ahead.
Here's my confession: I feel like the line from the old Carpenter's song-"I'm on top of the world looking down on creation." I am so grateful for the extreme sense of peace in my life right now, for friends who are concerned enough about me to make sure I stay grounded. I'm grateful for the person I am today, for who I am today is worlds different from who I was a year or even six months ago. I'm grateful for a future that looks brighter than ever.
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You drank? W.O.W!!! I am so proud of you!! Now you can abuse the toxic liquid like so many of us and truly embrace your religous history!! Drunkards Unite!! Okay- well, maybe that is a bit of an exageration... I am glad for you to step out of your box- it is tough, but if we always stay the same we never know how much we can change... boy am I insightful or what?! I am glad that you are embracing "you". I love you and hope you love you too!!
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