Just made a breakfast get-together with my friend E at 8am Sat morning.
I love the weekends b/c it's a true reflection of who I am.
After breakfast, am going to the south bay for coffee at 11 and the family for lunch after. Have dinner plans with another friend and then going to do my favorite thing - dancing at 10. My old dancing partner is finally free for a night out, and I am ready to boogie. Plus, might also check out a club near me that supposedly has great house music.
Sunday will be low key. Just a brunch and maybe movie and more family time. Might go to salsa class Sun night, since another friend is going.
I know that this crazy single period of my life will not last forever, so I want to take advantage of the opportunities. I feel lucky that life is so full right now. There will be a time to settle down, but not now.
Now if I can only figure out when to make time for the new guy...
Friday, April 06, 2007
Thursday, April 05, 2007
bliss
Had lunch with a friend today. Asked how her relationship is going. She said just fine. There was a knowing smile that came with that "fine".
I always know when my friends are in a happy relationship. It's when they have very little to report. It's when they are almost quiet about how good it is. It's when they have that knowing smile because they are loved.
Sigh. Lucky Ducky (as my friend M from Rio says).
I don't know if I will experience that ever again, but I am hopeful. Bliss may be a ways off. It may just be around the corner. I just know that my happiness is all about being myself right now.
I always know when my friends are in a happy relationship. It's when they have very little to report. It's when they are almost quiet about how good it is. It's when they have that knowing smile because they are loved.
Sigh. Lucky Ducky (as my friend M from Rio says).
I don't know if I will experience that ever again, but I am hopeful. Bliss may be a ways off. It may just be around the corner. I just know that my happiness is all about being myself right now.
Wednesday, April 04, 2007
focus
Started a new study group with a couple of women I met in the real estate business. They are both project managers at real estate development companies. What I thought I would be doing upon joining the company a year ago but not what I am doing at all.
It's nice to have the support on the career front, since most of my friends from school are doing other things.
Tempted at times to go back to law, because it's the one place where I do get some respect. Love my lifestyle too much though.
Like everything else, each step of my journey has led me to good people. Starting to truly believe that even my career ups and downs have their purposes.
It's nice to have the support on the career front, since most of my friends from school are doing other things.
Tempted at times to go back to law, because it's the one place where I do get some respect. Love my lifestyle too much though.
Like everything else, each step of my journey has led me to good people. Starting to truly believe that even my career ups and downs have their purposes.
the best part...
about dating is this initial period, when all one can do is flirt.
There is a certain freedom b/c if it ends now, no one gets hurt.
Ironic that in the past, I just want to get to the actual relationship. Now I just want to prolong the fun.
Yes, it would be great to have that one person who I can count on, but I already have that person, me. Plus all my family and friends. Yes, it would be wonderful to start a family with someone, but that'll happen in due time. I've got lots of time.
I still hope that this next person will be the one to settle down with. If not, at least there will be lots of fun.
There is a certain freedom b/c if it ends now, no one gets hurt.
Ironic that in the past, I just want to get to the actual relationship. Now I just want to prolong the fun.
Yes, it would be great to have that one person who I can count on, but I already have that person, me. Plus all my family and friends. Yes, it would be wonderful to start a family with someone, but that'll happen in due time. I've got lots of time.
I still hope that this next person will be the one to settle down with. If not, at least there will be lots of fun.
Tuesday, April 03, 2007
mission v. destiny
Read B. Obama's book "Dreams from My Father" over the weekend. Grateful that I have enough time to read a book cover to cover in a short time.
It was a glimpse into someone who is relatively obscure on the political scene. It also got me to think about destiny. Barack Obama is, like the rest of us, just a culmination of his experiences. Those experiences ultimately led him to his candidacy.
Perhaps one reason I am still trying to figure out how to live in Argentina for a year or two is to find my mission. I am grateful for my life and all the happiness. I often feel as if I am the luckiest person alive.
Now, it's time to see where else I can make a difference.
It was a glimpse into someone who is relatively obscure on the political scene. It also got me to think about destiny. Barack Obama is, like the rest of us, just a culmination of his experiences. Those experiences ultimately led him to his candidacy.
Perhaps one reason I am still trying to figure out how to live in Argentina for a year or two is to find my mission. I am grateful for my life and all the happiness. I often feel as if I am the luckiest person alive.
Now, it's time to see where else I can make a difference.
Monday, April 02, 2007
why car?
Am organizing a trip with 3 girlfriends in another city. We are e-mailing about transportation today. Seems like some in the group defaults to renting a car. Why?
I'm at a point in my life where I am trying to not drive as much as possible.
Take work. Am using the free shuttle at my work a couple of times a week and lobbying for a car share company to designate a car at my building's parking lot. Then I don't have to drive at all.
Take errands. Try to walk to as many things as possible or order things online.
Even for eating out. I am encouraging people to come over for dinner or go to places around me.
With parking, maintenance, chance of accident and getting lost, driving doesn't seem all that liberating at all. Still, all these friends read the blog, so I am sure we will eventually figure out the best way to get around, rental car or not.
I'm at a point in my life where I am trying to not drive as much as possible.
Take work. Am using the free shuttle at my work a couple of times a week and lobbying for a car share company to designate a car at my building's parking lot. Then I don't have to drive at all.
Take errands. Try to walk to as many things as possible or order things online.
Even for eating out. I am encouraging people to come over for dinner or go to places around me.
With parking, maintenance, chance of accident and getting lost, driving doesn't seem all that liberating at all. Still, all these friends read the blog, so I am sure we will eventually figure out the best way to get around, rental car or not.
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