May 22, 2005
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I’ve had an interesting weekend, the highlight being something I was almost embarrassed to go to. Like how much of a loser am I that I am going to drive around ’til I find this woman’s house who I don’t even know, to go to a party celebrating her loss of 100 lbs. I sat next to her at the last weight watcher’s meeting. And when she handed me the card I said I’d come. I figured we should all go.
Then I ran into her at Bally’s, in the locker room, and she asked if I was really coming, and again I committed. So I drug myself over there and had A FABULOUS TIME! By the time I finally found the place there were only three other guests there but, with the exception of the woman who left right away, I was enthralled. The woman I sat next to is trying to open a restaurant down the street from me and is presently catering. She and her business partner have these very fancy dinner parties that they put on every other week in her partner’s home. It’s $20 for I don’t remember how many courses. She knew her wines and has been a chef so the conversation revolved around food, as everyone in the room was passionate about the subject and had worked in the industry.
I spent some time making jewelry (very briefly) and LOVE BEADS. So when I noticed yet another stunning necklace and earings the hostess had on, I had to ask. Yes, she makes all her own jewelry. She’s got a great eye and isn’t afraid of color.
The hostess’s husband just got laid off and is finally writing his book so that was fun to talk about. They are big gardeners so we went that direction, too. For walking in cold, it was one of the best times I’ve ever had at a party.
Comments (10)
Hard to run a restaurant and lose weight. Kind of a self-defeating occupation! (I know, I tried it).
That sounds really nice. I love it when you push yourself beyond the comfort zone and it turns out to be awesome!
Sounds like you were right to commit and to keep your commitments! Sounds like you had so much fun…when you least expected it!
100lbs! I send my congratulations, too!
And…I am honored and humbled that you spoke to your daughter about me. I’ve gotten pretty used to believing everything is as it should be, even when I’m half asleep and don’t have two brain cells active enough to generate a spark of understanding. I’ve gotten control by surrendering to The Big Plan…even if I can’t see all of it.
Thank you, for believing in me. *smile*
I love you…GFW
Loved this! How often have we all been invited somewhere where we didn’t really want to go, with people we really don’t know, it could be a disaster. But you never know what is around the corner… your spirit of adventure always inspiring, honey. *hugs xo
sounds lovely:) and needed!
i see courage everywhere in this story…..
100 lbs!!!!!! I gotta do that too… well, maybe 30 would be okay…
that was an error ! – but this new story uses a combination of present/past tense and i think it works. sometimes you have to break the rules! the thing is- you get advice and you ignore that which doesn’t fit the situation- consistently! if it works for you- it works-in spite of the rules. the best way to learn this is to write write write… and collect feedback…
I love parties like that– where you really get to learn more about each… other than just the usual idle chit-chat.
It does sound like a very good time. I dislike the parties where you are expected to carry the conversation with everyone-uncomfortable silence- then I say anything to fill the air and it’s a social blunder statement… just take me out back and put me out of my misery. :0) I like it better when we connect… How do you connect with people who are disconnected?