Today, I had intended to share with you the enchanting dinner I enjoyed at Local 127 last Sunday. But when I started uploading and editing the photographs, I discovered some forgotten photos of a rain-soaked, perfect evening with my friend Kelly at St. Mary’s summer festival, and the plan changed.
When I landed my new job, all of my previous notions about living a “balanced” life—whatever that is—went out the window. By whatever kismet or divine joke or twist of fate, I’m the closest I’ve ever been to having my dream job. I love what I do and I work hard at it, and that feels amazing.
But opening week and the weeks that followed were difficult for all of us. A couple of things happened that really shook my confidence. I never expected this to be easy, but two weeks ago, for the first time since June, I came home thinking, I really don’t know if I can do this.
Lest you begin to wonder too, I still think I can.
I think what really happened was that mind, body, and soul were just begging for a break. Kelly came through with the festival invite at the perfect time, as it was just the catalyst I needed—a chance to take a step back, connect with a friend, and just enjoy humanity and nature and all of the things that ground and inspire me.
I think that’s the new plan. Not a balance so much as a stretch—heels on ground, head in clouds.
And so, I’m sorry, my friends, but dinner will have to wait for a few days.
I promise, it’ll be worth the wait.
The bet.
Thwarted.
Rain!
Dance.
Sunlight.
Kelly
September 5, 2011 at 12:00 pm
Lovely post about a lovely (OK, kinda wet) day! I’m glad you were able to come, and that we found the booth that was selling homemade marshmallows.
intuitive eggplant
September 5, 2011 at 10:50 pm
Ooh, there was a booth with homemade marshmallows? Sounds like a welcome, restorative day despite the rain. And you’ve got some gorgeous photos here! Isn’t it a boon when going back to your pics can help you recapture the experience in which you took them?
Will look forward to your dinner post whenever you have the chance. Hang in there, and enjoy!
Tess
October 10, 2011 at 7:17 am
hello……….anybody out there?????
Cati
October 10, 2011 at 9:23 am
Uh oh! My unintentional little break from blogging has stretched on for too long! I’m still here, but the words just haven’t been flowing lately. I hope to be back soon!
And Tess, it’s good to hear from you…was just thinking of you the other day!