Speaking of "Out of the Blue"

Last night I got a call from one of my favorite people in the whole world. My ex-girlfriend "PM", called to wish me a happy birthday. I am going to turn 29 on Thursday!

To my surprise and delight we talked for several hours, the first time that we'd had an extended discussion for many many months. I was really pleased to hear about the exciting stuff that she is doing at her new job and home in Houston. She has a really challenging translating job that requires a lot of education and a high degree of focus and professionalism. I've always admired her ability to work her tail off, but still make time for an active social life. She says that she will be contributing to an art installation at Burning Flip Side, which is the Texas equivalent of the larger Burning Man Festival. Not only that, she's taking Japanese (now her 3rd language), and learning "Fire-Spinning".

I really admire that she can do so much with her time. Myself, on the other hand, feel successful if I can figure out what I'm going to have for dinner. As we talked, I was fascinated by all the new and exciting things she's doing, even if at the same time I felt my life has been decidely more bland.

I was especially happy to hear that she was interested in having me come visit her someday. Not only was this completely unexpected, I could not possibly have anticipated how weepy I would become at the prospect. You don't meet people like her everyday, and she's certainly has left a lasting impression on me.

So I hope that we will keep the dialogue open, because she offers unique insights into life, that continue to surprise and benefit me. Hopefully I can come visit her in the near future (if I can just get some $ together), because I am sure that seeing her again in person would be very exciting.

Anyhow, it's probably time for me to get back to work. More later...

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