Reflections.....
Lucky me- free time....we've been busy, but Denison's fall break, and lack of planning found me with a few nights open. Yes, I should have cleaned closets, removed some piles- I did a bit of that early in the week. But I didn't want to stay home every night so....
I sent out a message, movie night? Two friends joined me! Try the new crabcake at the Inn? Joe joined me for Happy Hour on Friday and on Thursday a different Happy Hour invite came- margs and nachos! YAY.
As I listen and read the book- Your Turn, How to Create a Midlife You Love by Allison Aubrey- see earlier post about the book that spoke to me....I love the importance and role of friends...and your partner. My actions and time affirmed that last week.
I also am grateful I'm comfortable going to the movies alone, being home on a Friday night alone. FOMO certainly happens, but I'm grateful my father encouraged me to be comfortable by myself and as I reflect on things I really like in my life, flexibility and me time are big!
Last week I went to NYC for work..I love an adventure- it is a thrill for me...pg. 143 Your Turn, Aubrey- Thrillionaire...I also like me time to read, and explore, walk the city, or take a hike....And finding a delicious meal- I'm glad I know how to eat alone! Thanks Dad!
It is important to know when to join the group, when to say no and stay home, when to be the planner and when to let others do the planning....not easy for people like me who like fun. and people. I'm discussing this with another giver, host...and when I step back and look, I have many friends like this....we support one another's gatherings, giving to the community and connections. But we all like our time too, it is what makes the friendships work. Life on Newark-Granville Road, reflecting, sharing, inviting and being....
And oh what another great weekend, being a Mom...previous post...we were so happy for the occasion to visit Wooster for a field hockey game, and then Kenyon. Beautiful campus', towns, opportunities to be with famiiles and suppor the team and our Sally. JAFB- such a favorite...lake time (thanks Scott and Ann) and just being together- with Lucy this time too. There is so much to be grateful for this time of year, this place in our lives...and looking forward two more weekends of Tiger time!!
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