...I had yesterday.
First, my new best friend is Tomtom, our GPS which led me around to new places in The Big City WITHOUT FAIL even when I didn't follow the given directions so good.
I arrived at my first meet up early, so did my shopping (1 lb of chocolate covered almonds! the best oil and vinegar salad dressing in the world! and a surprise for Wonderful Guy...shhhh!) then sat on a bench, outside, in the sun, and knitted until College Friend arrived. Ahhhhh....glorious Colorado!
And I see that Dearest Sister has posted a photo of the same establishment, Eastern version, on her blog. Going to Andres is one of our favorites things to do together. Even if I couldn't be with Dearest Sister, Wisest Sister, and Precious Niece for their visit, it was nice to be where I was yesterday, in a very similar atmosphere, same logo, same place mats, same desserts (I had a Matterhorn!) same banners and bells hanging from the rafters.
It is a personal redemption of mine to be someone a bit different than the clueless and lost 18-year-old I was when I first knew this wonderful person. And I am grateful for this friendship that has been renewed in person after so many years of holiday card exchanges. I do not doubt the important of tenuous connections, no matter how long and thin they may seem. After two hours of delicious bites in between wonderful catching up, it was time to advance to my next stop.
Again, I reach The Lamb Shoppe with nary a blip. Huzzah for TomTom! I walked in and immediately recognized (and liked!) Liz from Lizzzknits. After a brief orientation of the shop, and a drink purchase, we settled at a table and pulled out our WIPs and started getting to know more about each other that we have discovered through our blogging efforts. I count her among my real life friends now, and look forward to when I next get to see her. Thanks, Liz, for making the effort to meet me, Saturday, and for all you shared. Also, no purchases made. And I repeat, except for a bottle of water, I spent not a dime...but only because Liz bought the last sz. med. sock blockers.
After closing down the lys, I traveled back north to the 50th birthday party of the relative-ish person. Again, I was early, because, again, Tomtom, I love you! I didn't stay longer at the party than to greet and chat with the relative-ish people, who made me feel welcome, who were thrilled to see me, and who were so glad I was there. Hmmm, according to them, relation isn't all about blood! Who knew?! Guess the second guessing was all on my part! Guess that's why I always thought they were such special people!
I arrived home pleased with the day, but exhausted.
It takes a push for me to get out for a day like this. There is alot of fear to get past...being out of control, fear of people, fear of disapproval. I was on my own, had make my plans, cover my bases, and rely on me (and Tomtom and my cell phone...yea for technology!). I am aware of my fears of people and disapproval so while that stuff mostly niggles in the background, it is still something that the little girl inside me, standing by herself on the playground, needs assurance about. So I put my arm around her, and told her, 'come on, we were going to have some fun, and I would be there with her!'
And we did.
PS My exciting, extraordinary day happened on Saturday. I had most of this written to post on Sunday, then Grandbebe Girl came to stay, and the rest is history!
2 comments:
Sounds like an absolutely wonderful time! I glad you had so much fun. I have to say, I'm surprised you spent no money... I can't even remember the last time that happened to me. So big congrats on that too.
I, too, was in Denver-town on Saturday. I was visiting my dear Auntie in Assisted Living. I need to find the LYS close to Alameda/Quebec/Parker Road. Are there any?
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