Hello, my faithful readers! Laura here, with another set of musings. I sit here in air-conditioned comfort, watching an old episode of “Torchwood”, and I can’t help but wonder what’s coming down the line.
I have been working hard on my “program”, CBT and DBT skills mixed with a heavy dose of gratitude for all I have. There are those so less fortunate; when I start to feel down or wondering what this silly life is all about, I force myself to remember all that is done for me on a regular basis. I work hard to remember my skills and to USE THEM, even when sitting in a corner and just ignoring the world would be easier.
In the “holy crap what a win” column, I saw a beautiful wedding this weekend. I packed my carry on and boarded a plane for sunny Los Angeles. My dear friend Carrie married the love of her life, Akshay, in a wondrous Indian ceremony, followed by a kick-ass reception. I was a little bummed that I couldn’t squeeze every last drop of fun out of the evening because of med limitations, but that was a minor point compared to all the beauty and love that surrounded and infused the entire 3 days. Akshay and Carrie are on the road now, on the road of that fantastic adventure of marriage. And I got to be there to see it. It takes the breath away to know that I was there for that awe-inspiring moment. There’s a new married couple in the world, folks, and wait til you get a load of them!
The other big thing that I am so grateful for from this weekend is that I got to spend the entire time with my beloved ASPs. We are a tightly-knit group of friends from undergrad who still try to stay in touch as much as possible and make all these important life events. They were there for my wedding, we were all at Snapps’ and Lill’s weddings, and now Carrie’s. We see each other for Christmas when we can, and have had a few “ASP weekends” just to stay in touch and be near each other. It makes me so happy to know that there are 4 other women out there who have my back through thick and thin. They are unfailing in their love for me, as I am for them. Heather was my roommate in college, and she is the friend that I can call and just blab about nothing with, laughing far too loud and being silly together. The five of us just can’t be beat; we are Alpha Sigma Pillow until the end!
I could go on about things in my own life, bellyaching or taking note of what I want to be different, to change about myself. But for today, I choose to be a part of this great group of women, and enjoy the memories we share. For today, moving along means remembering and enjoying, no strings attached.
COFFEE AND LITHIUM 