Because I am a nostalgic person, I decided that I needed to do something special for myself to commemorate the date. My original plan was to get out of town, because I never take a vacation, but that is not feasible at the moment. So I settled on a party, which will be appropriately called the "I dodged a bullet party."
At first read that my seem super cynical, a way for me to continue spouting my angst about a relationship gone wrong, or a night set aside solely for the purpose of venting about the opposite sex, but it really isn't. The party, despite the scathing title, is really a celebration of moving forward, and allowing myself to be open to new relationships and new possibilities in life. Things happen in life, lessons are learned, and we grow stronger from them and move on. I am so super excited about allowing a healthy love into my life - I've had the immense pleasure of being around a large group of newlyweds, and observing how happy and loving they are with one another. That's what I want. Like what John and Vicky have...you can't look at them together without smiling. :)
Furthermore, I love an excuse to get my friends together. I'm blessed with such a large and wonderful group of friends in my life, and I will use this time to celebrate them as well. And, perhaps my friends will bring other friends, and we'll get to experience new people and make NEW friends and bask in the unconditional love that is family (and throw down a little bit as well). Seriously...I'm aiming for a damn good time.
That being said, I remember to live in gratitude, and to let those around me know I am grateful for them every chance I get. I hope I never forget how blessed I am, not even for a moment. :)
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