Nothing heavy tonight. I'm going to slow down for a moment or two...

I walked the babysitter home and want to reflect on the evening. It's a beautiful night, clear and warm. I don't have anything interesting in mind to describe it, just wanting to remember how pretty it is.

I had a great time going out with some new friends for a meal and conversation ~ we all had a hard time parting; funny, none of us wanted to go home, we liked each other that much. Which is the last thing I was looking for, ofcourse, but sometimes acquaintance form out of places where you thought people had long vanished. You don't expect more to appear, but sometimes they do.

Even last night, I said yes to some people who asked me to meet them at a coffehouse. It was late and I was tired and I never say yes; but always say no. And here is what I did: I told them, "Yeah, I'd really love to join you." And I felt that sincerely. I spent time into the late evening with them and they were bummed when I needed to leave and I was bummed about leaving. I haven't felt that in such a long time. Intelligent conversation went immediately into the deep end and they were happy to spend time wading in it with me. Plus the berry smoothie I had was absolutely killer. I want another one right now.

Something. I really haven't wanted to create space in my life for many others to join me, but I decided this time to scoot over and give people some room anyhow. And I'm glad I did, it was such a pleasure.

I really have enjoyed the unexpectedness of these past coupla Spring evenings and the delightful people who I've connected with.