December 16 – Friendship How has a friend changed you or your perspective on the world this year? Was this change gradual, or a sudden burst? (Author: Martha Mihalick)
I have a friend who is AWESOME! She's a new friend. I met her in 2009 but I really got to know her in 2010. She is responsible for changing my outlook on the women of Danville. She is the kind of person I always wanted to meet in this town and unfortunately I didn't meet until now. Don't get me wrong, I have met other great people in Danville but meeting Mickie just made me really happy and made me feel comfortable in my own skin in my town. It all happened in a sudden burst and I thank God that I met her. She's a great person and I know that if I need her, she's got my back.
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Thursday, December 16, 2010
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Party: Reverb10
December 9 – Party Prompt: Party. What social gathering rocked your socks off in 2010? Describe the people, music, food, drink, clothes, shenanigans. (Author: Shauna Reid)
I don't go to very many parties. That is not to say that we are not invited, it's just that most times something comes up that makes it where I can't get there. Lame I know but it's the truth. I did go to an awesomely wonderful party this year though. My longtime friend Sarah invited me to our friend's surprise birthday party. I hadn't seen Sarah in a long time and I hadn't seen Daniel and his mom Victoria in even longer so I was going to go to this party. I committed myself and demanded myself to go and hang out with my friends.
It was a Sunday night and it was a little bit warm. Bay Area late summer weather is either awful or beautiful. I get to Fruitvale in Oakland. Already the streets and the sounds are so different than where I live. There is life in the streets and it's beautiful. People walking in the streets, talking, laughing... Get to Sarah's house, she lived behind a tea house and see her and people i hadn't seen in a long time or just meeting for the first time. There is something about meeting people like this. They are beautiful and accepting. Wonderfully welcoming. It's a great feeling. The house is warm and full of laughter and the smells of carne asada, salsa, guacamole and beer. Reminders of home... Daniel arrived with his mom and it was heavenly! He looked great, Vicky looked great and the smiles on everyone's faces only showed how much love there was in that house. Hugging La V was the best. She gives these really great hugs. They last long after she lets go...
The party was a success. Daniel was pleasantly surprised and I was amazingly happy...
I don't go to very many parties. That is not to say that we are not invited, it's just that most times something comes up that makes it where I can't get there. Lame I know but it's the truth. I did go to an awesomely wonderful party this year though. My longtime friend Sarah invited me to our friend's surprise birthday party. I hadn't seen Sarah in a long time and I hadn't seen Daniel and his mom Victoria in even longer so I was going to go to this party. I committed myself and demanded myself to go and hang out with my friends.
It was a Sunday night and it was a little bit warm. Bay Area late summer weather is either awful or beautiful. I get to Fruitvale in Oakland. Already the streets and the sounds are so different than where I live. There is life in the streets and it's beautiful. People walking in the streets, talking, laughing... Get to Sarah's house, she lived behind a tea house and see her and people i hadn't seen in a long time or just meeting for the first time. There is something about meeting people like this. They are beautiful and accepting. Wonderfully welcoming. It's a great feeling. The house is warm and full of laughter and the smells of carne asada, salsa, guacamole and beer. Reminders of home... Daniel arrived with his mom and it was heavenly! He looked great, Vicky looked great and the smiles on everyone's faces only showed how much love there was in that house. Hugging La V was the best. She gives these really great hugs. They last long after she lets go...
The party was a success. Daniel was pleasantly surprised and I was amazingly happy...
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Community: Reverb10
December 7 – Community. Where have you discovered community, online or otherwise, in 2010? What community would you like to join, create or more deeply connect with in 2011? (Author: Cali Harris)
I discovered community in the most unlikeliest of places: my kids school. I have found a great group of ladies whom I love and share a lot about my life with. It's great. I finally feel like Danville really is my home. I found one really really good friend who seems to there whenever I need her. that's a friend. And I mean if I can't watch Freaks by Tod Browning with them, then they ain't no friend of mine!
My intention is to stay connected to my current circle of friends. I hope to make these connections even stronger...
I discovered community in the most unlikeliest of places: my kids school. I have found a great group of ladies whom I love and share a lot about my life with. It's great. I finally feel like Danville really is my home. I found one really really good friend who seems to there whenever I need her. that's a friend. And I mean if I can't watch Freaks by Tod Browning with them, then they ain't no friend of mine!
My intention is to stay connected to my current circle of friends. I hope to make these connections even stronger...
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Let Go: Reverb10
December 5 – Let Go. What (or whom) did you let go of this year? Why? (Author: Alice Bradley)
I let go the pressure that I often feel in my community to be the perfect mom.
I remember feeling like I had to be like the other moms for anyone to really like me or identify with me. I tried to conform to what "they" appeared to want but you know, no matter what I would have done, nothing would have won me the friendships and appreciation of these women. Wanna know why? I wasn't born or raised in Danville or in California for that matter. I'm not skinny. I'm ethnic. I have very ethnic features and I have an opinion that differs from the majority of people in this town. So instead of trying hard to fit into a community that would never really accept me, I found my own group of women in Danville that I can relate to and I am so much happier!
I let go the pressure that I often feel in my community to be the perfect mom.
I remember feeling like I had to be like the other moms for anyone to really like me or identify with me. I tried to conform to what "they" appeared to want but you know, no matter what I would have done, nothing would have won me the friendships and appreciation of these women. Wanna know why? I wasn't born or raised in Danville or in California for that matter. I'm not skinny. I'm ethnic. I have very ethnic features and I have an opinion that differs from the majority of people in this town. So instead of trying hard to fit into a community that would never really accept me, I found my own group of women in Danville that I can relate to and I am so much happier!
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