Funny Thing Happened on the way to the Symphony
Mar 1, 2019 11:50:15 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Mar 1, 2019 11:50:15 GMT -5
a few years ago, I became friends with a woman here (on this forum) that lives fairly close to me and with whom I share common interests.
We'd meet sometimes for runs, bike rides, and other outdoor/exercise activities.
She was studying in an interesting graduate field as part of her exit plan at a local university where I work sometimes. So from time to time we'd collaborate on projects. Sometimes I'd review or edit her work, or even ghost write through her on occasion. It was fun, and I learned a LOT.
Her character, expertise, communication skills, and leadership capacity in so many areas where I am (WAS!!) deficient was a strangely Providential Godsend for me. I grew in ways I wouldn't have expected possible. She pushed me through a long and painful series of self-examinations and mind openings. She made me unhappy with the status quo. I grew up and developed new skills and awareness. My relationships and even my business improved significantly.
My decision and filing for divorce nearly two years ago -- and then hers later -- complicated us to the point that we communicated only on rare occasions. Funny, one of those occasions was related to her needing help on a project of hers that I had primarily executed in her name. That's our secret, and I trust no one here will divulge it!
This past weekend, I decided to ask her to go out with me to dinner and then to see/hear Mozart's Requiem at the local Symphony. Our "Local" Symphony is seriously world class.
She accepted. She dressed up and wore makeup! I'd never seen her like that before.
She was BY FAR the most beautiful woman at this sold out, packed event. I was so proud be with her. To parade her around this fun place. To watch this super athletic/fit woman strut through crowds like a boss! She owned the place. My job was to run ahead of her and clear the path so she didn't have to break her pace. What a FUN evening with my old friend.
My divorce sucked and still sucks. If I knew then what I know now, I'm not sure I would have put myself and my kids through this.
But Saturday night was fun enough to make it all worth it.
We'd meet sometimes for runs, bike rides, and other outdoor/exercise activities.
She was studying in an interesting graduate field as part of her exit plan at a local university where I work sometimes. So from time to time we'd collaborate on projects. Sometimes I'd review or edit her work, or even ghost write through her on occasion. It was fun, and I learned a LOT.
Her character, expertise, communication skills, and leadership capacity in so many areas where I am (WAS!!) deficient was a strangely Providential Godsend for me. I grew in ways I wouldn't have expected possible. She pushed me through a long and painful series of self-examinations and mind openings. She made me unhappy with the status quo. I grew up and developed new skills and awareness. My relationships and even my business improved significantly.
My decision and filing for divorce nearly two years ago -- and then hers later -- complicated us to the point that we communicated only on rare occasions. Funny, one of those occasions was related to her needing help on a project of hers that I had primarily executed in her name. That's our secret, and I trust no one here will divulge it!
This past weekend, I decided to ask her to go out with me to dinner and then to see/hear Mozart's Requiem at the local Symphony. Our "Local" Symphony is seriously world class.
She accepted. She dressed up and wore makeup! I'd never seen her like that before.
She was BY FAR the most beautiful woman at this sold out, packed event. I was so proud be with her. To parade her around this fun place. To watch this super athletic/fit woman strut through crowds like a boss! She owned the place. My job was to run ahead of her and clear the path so she didn't have to break her pace. What a FUN evening with my old friend.
My divorce sucked and still sucks. If I knew then what I know now, I'm not sure I would have put myself and my kids through this.
But Saturday night was fun enough to make it all worth it.
