Won't be long until I leave here for our time to be in Florida. I'm ready to go, I have creative energy and a lot of peace of mind when I'm there, so of course it is appealing to return.
But first the issue of saying goodbye to my friends here, and deciding what to leave behind in terms of creative tools. The latter is a challenge, the former is more difficult.
My longest friend Jan and I go wayyyyyy back to our days in high school, we both worked at the same dairy store, lived together after college and before marriage, and after years of living separate lives, we picked up again about ten years ago and now we walk regularly together at least once a week. You know the comfort of being with someone who knows where you've been, and how you got to where you are today. I think Jan would agree that it works both ways. We talk over the phone when I'm south, and that's something I always look forward to.
Three women and I play MahJohngg once a week usually.....we're a fearless bunch, since we just decided to play one day, bought the game, and taught ourselves. We have had some great times.......I think we've been playing now for three years on Wednesdays when we can all manage to get together. We don't take ourselves tooooo seriously, yet we have managed to learn the rules and get through three or four games in an afternoon. and besides that, we are a comfort to each other through all the stuff that messes with our lives along the way......that is the most valuable part of the whole thing. Some have been through the messes before, and we know some will be there in the future. You can't put a price on that kind of friendship. As the commercial says, it's priceless. Women are great examples of looking out for one another. I hope you have the same in your life.
We've been out several times with a couple we are close to, and that has been great to laugh and worry together about things we can control and those we can't. but we soldier on, despite the worries and wonders about what tomorrow may bring. whatever it is, I know we all know we'd be there for each other.
After being the "go to" person for my mother in Assisted Living, it's hard to tell her I'm going again, as she then relies more heavily on my sister who is out of town. This creates issues for both of them......I hope it's a little easier this year. Still, the goodbyes aren't easy, even though they are temporary.
On the bright side, I'm looking forward to setting up my studio again there and working on some new projects........have some new ideas for this season, so be watching on the blog. I'm a restless soul, so I'm always looking for something new to keep me motivated!
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