Doc. B. has been puttin' up with me for ten years. The picture here is of us back in the fall of 1997. Are we still the same? Yes and no.
The 40's are treating me well and I'm making better choices. Other than that, I'm still the same. Same neurotic, don't want children 'cause I'd make them neurotic too, worrier that I am. I just manage my "stuff" better (or hide it better?).
I started off the anniversary weekend in a much different fashion than I might have several years ago. I went to a yoga/journaling workshop that was being taught by two of my favorite yoginis. Incredible ideas on how to incorporate my journal with my yoga practice and visa versa. A worthwhile way to spend a Saturday afternoon - I'd sign up again. This is certainly a choice I would NOT have made in 1997.
Then we went to a 60th b-day party for our friend the "Dental Hygiene Queen". Some of her other best buds organized the Mexican-themed gathering complete with margaritas, cerveza and all the food fixings. The crew went two-stepping afterwards, but we headed home to get some beauty rest before our big adventure the next day. Again, a choice I would NOT have made in 1997. Me, leave a party early?
Our Sunday morning destination: the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina. The drive alone was worth it - all of the leaves were just starting to show their colors. We went on a hike, didn't see any bears (I have ursaphobia), but saw hordes of people. Thankfully the hordes could best be described as out of shape families - all of whom were wearing flip flops or croc shoes - so they obviously weren't going too far down the trail. We were able to have a nice hour long walk in (mostly) solitude.
Then we went out to dinner at "Salsa's" in downtown Asheville - a recommendation from two friends who were at the 60th b-day party. We both ordered vegetarian meals -for sure something I would NOT have done in 1997.
I wonder what the next ten years will bring and what choices will become more "standard"? Let the countdown to the 20 year mark begin!
2 comments:
Better and better all the time, which is saying a lot for you two! You were pretty darn good to start with (bitch)! Congratulations on making it to double digits. No trips to Atlanta in the near future, but you'll have to make time for DC again one of these days. I'm the proud owner of more real estate, conveniently located in SW near the Potomac. Wait until next summer, and you can lay by the pool when it's too hot to be at the Smithsonian, which is a 15 minute walk. The new baseball stadium is supposed to be done by then, and it's about 6 blocks away. What a deal!
Reservations encouraged.
Love to you both!
Laree
Girl! Put us on the waiting list for the B&B! We love it when you buy real estate and we get to take advantage of it! Oh, and we'll supply the beverages and groceries if you do the cooking?????
Sincerely yours,
Bitch
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