I remember coming home from summer camp at the end of my two weeks on the coast, finding the nearest bed or couch and then proceeding to sleep for much of the next two to three days. My time by the ocean, under the trees would be so high energy, both emotionally and physically, that I would be so drained by the time I got home sleep was literally all I could do.
I has easily been eight or nine years since I felt that way. Since I felt so tuckered out from too much fun that I couldn't keep my eyes open anymore. But low and behold I have spent more than half of the last 48 hours asleep. Magic.
The reason is a good one. A dear friend got married this past weekend. Consistently one of the most genuine and inspiring people in my life she has always been there to give me tough love or have a ridiculous dance party with me on the retail floor. Nights out are rarely more fun and almost never have better stories attached to them than when she's around. You can imagine then how fun her wedding was. It was also a very important reunion with my closest friends from Calgary. Girls I can't believe I hadn't seen in almost two months. Just like getting off the bus at camp and seeing cabin mates after a long eleven and a half months in the city. Lots of catching up to do.
The wedding itself couldn't have been more perfect. It was very "them", the bride and groom's tastes were obvious in every facet of the ceremony and reception. It was small but clearly only people who were open to making new friends and in for having a very good time were invited. Happily we all fit the bill.
Now I am certain that this is not the most eloquent of all writings here but the truth of the matter is, that even though I ate too much gluten and it is clearly impacting my ability to function, my heart skipped a beat this weekend. I was surrounded by inspiring person after inspiring person (like attracts like I guess). I jotted down many small lessons in my mind from happy couples, wise parents, and gorgeous single ladies. I took to heart that good things happen when you least expect them to, that saying what you mean and meaning what you say is impactful (if not used for evil) and that just being yourself is really the best way to get through this crazy mixed up life.
When it rains it pours.
I has easily been eight or nine years since I felt that way. Since I felt so tuckered out from too much fun that I couldn't keep my eyes open anymore. But low and behold I have spent more than half of the last 48 hours asleep. Magic.
The reason is a good one. A dear friend got married this past weekend. Consistently one of the most genuine and inspiring people in my life she has always been there to give me tough love or have a ridiculous dance party with me on the retail floor. Nights out are rarely more fun and almost never have better stories attached to them than when she's around. You can imagine then how fun her wedding was. It was also a very important reunion with my closest friends from Calgary. Girls I can't believe I hadn't seen in almost two months. Just like getting off the bus at camp and seeing cabin mates after a long eleven and a half months in the city. Lots of catching up to do.
The wedding itself couldn't have been more perfect. It was very "them", the bride and groom's tastes were obvious in every facet of the ceremony and reception. It was small but clearly only people who were open to making new friends and in for having a very good time were invited. Happily we all fit the bill.
Now I am certain that this is not the most eloquent of all writings here but the truth of the matter is, that even though I ate too much gluten and it is clearly impacting my ability to function, my heart skipped a beat this weekend. I was surrounded by inspiring person after inspiring person (like attracts like I guess). I jotted down many small lessons in my mind from happy couples, wise parents, and gorgeous single ladies. I took to heart that good things happen when you least expect them to, that saying what you mean and meaning what you say is impactful (if not used for evil) and that just being yourself is really the best way to get through this crazy mixed up life.
When it rains it pours.
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