Friends - old and new??

Visiting with Mark proved to be delightful. We dined at Ellise's, his friend from days of old, and was also joined by Mavis (yet another friend of old). So there we were 3 'old broads' or as Mark likes to refer to us "his 3 gay wives". Works for me.

Lovely ladies for sure. Creative, smart, funny and yes all in different stages and walks of life. Kids grown and gone, kids young and at home and no kids. Variety keeps things interesting.

With the creative genius of Mark and the scholarly mind of Ellise we are entering the world of a new venture. Corporate crisis management workshops and activities through 'theatre games'. But of course we won't call it that becuase if we did no one would want to come. They would run for the hills at the very thought of being involved in theatre games (not unlike reindeer games). Mark seems to have the energy, I have the business sense, Ellise has the motivation because she has an assignment for her masters and Mavis needs an outlet. Good combo if you ask me.

So where will it end? Not sure, but I know that is't work a step in that direction. What's to lose? As the Universe said yesterday..............

I understand, Andi, that you must wonder, sometimes to the point of bewilderment, at what you're truly capable of doing. Yet, therein lies the "problem," because living the life of your dreams is far more about what I'm capable of doing.

Surrender -
The Universe

Andi, all I need from you is a vision, followed by an unending march of little, tiny baby steps in its direction.

Nice!

The idea unfolds

January 4, 2009 Monday

Upon reflection about my New Year's Eve weekend at my friend Brenda's home in Big Canoe, I realized that I wanted to approach this year with a purpose. We had discussed topics such as being more open, more spiritual, connecting with others and God. So, how do I do that? Any of it, all of it?

Today it hit me as I was driving to work (always a place for monumental discovery, there and in the shower). Explore all things spiritual for a year. But without agenda - let it come as it may. That sounds good doesn't it?

Then I thought - how do I do that? Well maybe I sign up for classes, read books that inspire me, go to a convent, experience different kinds of worship ....it can be endless. And more importantly there is no right or wrong. It's whatever I want the journey to be. Exciting! Then I thought, blog about it. Record my journey, feelings, thoughts - maybe there is insight to be gained. I'm excited. Like writing an English paper that won't be graded - that sounds reasonable to me.

So, here I am. Day 1. :) I feel better just having come up with a plan. A plan, that's hard for me as I tend to get paralyzed (often). Trying to do it JUST RIGHT or the way I think someone else would want me to DO IT. I'm going to shed those thoughts for this exercise. It's my way, my thoughts, uncensored and without judgement (I'm my own worst judge and critic by far).

My friend Mark is on his way to Birmingham to spend a couple of nights with me. He is going to introduce me to a some of his friends. That will be good. I need to stretch and meet new people, maybe allow myself to make a friend or two. Mark is a wonderful and we will have fun chatting about our hopes and dreams for the upcoming year. I'm probably going to share my idea with him. Not for input or judgement but rather to open up my soul and share. Lovely idea!