The problem with vacations is they never last long enough. I've found myself daydreaming about our wonderful vacation in LA. I long to go back to those 4 short days and do them all over again. I long to have more time with those great women and men, for I feel like we just barely got to know each other before we had to say good-bye.
It's not fair that we all have to live so far apart. Why can't we all live in the same town and be neighbors? Why can't we "do" coffee on a Wednesday afternoon, when the teachers are done teaching? It's not fair that we can't do dinner and see a movie together. I already know these girls can shop, but wouldn't it be fun to shop for other things besides toys?
I guess I'm just feeling sorry for myself. My friends are far away. School is back in session and football is taking up more time that I like.
Those four glorious days were a time of blossoming for me. I was able to be the person that I truly am. There was no hiding my kink! Besides my blog, the only person in my life that knows this stuff about me is Bossman.
As I go through life, being the mother of the little man and the wildchild, being the churching going, football mother, babysitter, Godmother, and Aunt to the little angel, I realize that although all those people are me, they are not the whole me.
The trip to LA is never far from my mind. I think of it often. I look at pictures of all of us and I smile.
Because I know that in that time, at that place....
I was me!
20 hours ago
You nearly made me cry this morning. I could use an afternoon coffee - and I don't drink coffee. It is just not right they you can't see you closest girlfriends when you want to. It's not right when you can't see them at all! I want to go out for cheese cake, I want to go shopping for many things, I want to 'see' you when we talk, I want to hear your voices, I want a hug. And I don't want to wait a year for all this. Sigh... I love you guys.
ReplyDeleteGrace...I so understand what you've shared. It is profoundly important to me to have folks in my life that I can be transparent with.
ReplyDeleteI have been feeling a bit lonesome for more of this transparent time also...and I'm going to do something about it. I've decided that there are some really great women whom I've met at munches locally and I'm going to invite them to do things with me on a regular occasion.
Perhaps the opportunity for doing the same will present itself to you if you look for it.
Blessings!
Grace...I so understand what you've shared. It is profoundly important to me to have folks in my life that I can be transparent with.
ReplyDeleteI have been feeling a bit lonesome for more of this transparent time also...and I'm going to do something about it. I've decided that there are some really great women whom I've met at munches locally and I'm going to invite them to do things with me on a regular occasion.
Perhaps the opportunity for doing the same will present itself to you if you look for it.
Blessings!
Grace, sometimes I think that I haven't been fully alive since Mel died, I so know what you mean.
ReplyDeleteLove and warm,
Paul.
Awww... man....
ReplyDeleteNow you've done it.
I know EXACTLY what you mean!!!
I think of the trip and look at pictures daily. I even have some of our pics on the screen saver at work.
I really think you need to move.. or I need to move or we should all just move to Chicago since it's in the middle for everyone.
Love you lots...
Now Eva if we are all going to move together let's at least get you out of the snow. Grace and CeeCi are used to more moderate weather. Maybe we could go somewhere with 4 moderate seasons. But some where pretty with both mountains and oceans. Somewhere where the cost of living is lower. I know - how about North Carolina!!
ReplyDeleteBTW, Nick said when he first started reading this morning he though I had written this post.
I totally understand. There is isn't anyone I know in my real life I can be transparent and wholly true to all the aspects of me other than of course my husband and yet I do long to share with a friend...thankfully I have all you here in blogland to share with...but I know its not the same as being in person...
ReplyDeleteAnd 'you' were loads of fun!
ReplyDeleteI've been experiencing a bit of post vacation let down. It was hard to return to the world of 'fit in' after having had such an incredible time just being myself and being with you and the twins.
You know we're all going to get together again. I guess until then, we'll just have to keep California Dreamin'.
And no... I will not move to Chicago, Brrrrrrr!
*hugs*
CeeCi
I wish we could all live close, and that PS would let me meet up with everyone too. I liked having all of you together because all of you were so happy it made me happy too! I thik we're all suffering a post summer depression....
ReplyDeleteHugs!
Carye
How nice of PK to invite us to HER state! Sheez woman!
ReplyDeleteChicago? Hmmm, not sure that is in the middle. I've been there once and would LOVE to visit again, but those winters, SCARE ME!
Rootsdown, it's so hard to be open with people about this "thing we do" for we have no idea how we will be judged. You are lucky to have people close enough to you to be able to do more things with. Although I have a couple of really good friends in real life, I don't think I could ever tell them my secret.
Paul, I guess if anyone could understand the dilemma, it would be you. Thank you for always being here!
Nick! Pk did not write this, but I'm betting that any one of us could have been the author. I just beat ya'll to it!
Terps, Where would we be without our blogger buddies? I'm glad I met these girls, and would love to meet you too. I'm very glad I found the internet and all these great blogs!
Ceeci! Glad you see you came up for some air! I'm with you, Chicago? YIKES! So, we will keep dreaming and waiting until next summer! ~sigh~ That's a LOOOONNNGGGG time!
Caryagal, I'm glad we could make you happy too! It would have been nice to have you and PS there with us...who knows, maybe someday?
Love you all!
HUGS!
grace
Grace, I know where you are coming from on this... big hugs.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, CeeCee - I posted it over at PK's blog already, but wanted to say it here, as well.
ReplyDeleteJean
Hi Ladies:
ReplyDeleteI noticed that Eva's lovely blog has gone private. I do like to respect privacy, however I really enjoyed her and her blog. I would like to be able to continue to be a part of your blogging neighborhood, if that is possible.
I certainly understand privacy as I am actually thinking about making my blog private as well. This past week has been exhausting and I was very sad to see how much mean spiritedness and judgement was thrown about. So I am trying to decide what is best for me to do. I am not sure yet and I haven't done any serious posting again.
I also see that CeeCi's blog is private also and would love to be able to see her blog also.
I think that it is fantastic that you all got to meet together and spend some "non-virtual" time together.
I guess I am rambling...big shock. I am just going to leave my e-mail address for you guys.
My e-mail address is andrades.girl@gmail.com
Take care
Andrades Girl
I guess this blog is no longer active. Am I right?
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