I had another great night’s rest. I’m constantly tired (the story of my life), but for most of the day, much less than usual. Wow, I really needed all the sleep I’ve been getting. So I was in a good, healthy mood this morning. I had a few not so good moments, but they were bearable.
After work I met up with my business partner (let’s call her Kim) and Jasmine (who helps us with our marketing) to take some photo’s of ourselves for our new website and Facebook page. We had such an amazing time. Kim took photo’s of me, I of her, and Jasmine took some of the two of us together. I set my camera to auto mode for her, and gave her a quick tutorial on how to work it, as well as some composition tips. She took some good shots, and seemed to be having fun. She was just snapping away, even when Kim and I were fooling around in between our “professional mode”. We were running around, semi-climbing the trees. Just being big children. I felt happy. I was having fun, and it felt so damn good. I’m at my happiest when playing with children. My inner child feels free during those moments. I connect better with children than I do adults. I’m that person who you’ll see running around with the kids at an event or party, instead of sitting at the “adult’s table”. Kim, who is young at heart, is also a real adult child. I tell her that all the time, and she loves hearing it!
She’s 58, which I found out today! There’s no way! I thought she was 50! She’s one of those happy, full of energy, extroverted, and confident people. I always enjoy spending time with her and Jasmine. Even when we have our meetings over a cup of coffee, we have fun. It’s laid back and easy. Jokes abound. I’ll give you an example of what a character she is. She has these white sneakers that flash different colours when she walks. She wears them often, even in crowded shopping malls, restaurants, etc. She certainly draws attention. The first time she wore them when we went for dinner, I freaked out when I saw them. But she made it seem cool! Seriously! The next time we went for lunch and she was wearing those shoes, one of them stopped flashing (apparently it was flat- shoes going flat? Who knew). When we got to the restaurant, I asked the waitress whether they have a charger lying around so my friend could charge her shoe. Jasmine went bright red. But Kim and I (and the waitress of course) just laughed. Now that’s the effect Kim has on me. When I’m around her, I feel confident and couldn’t care less about what people think. Her energy is contagious. After a couple of hours with her, I’m left feeling happy, but exhausted.
I’m coming off that high now. I don’t have any of the strong feel good emotions I had earlier, but I’m not feeling bad either. Just tired.
It was a good day, and I’m so grateful for that.
22 responses to “Adult Children”
This was such a sweet post. You describing her, how she makes you feel just radiates through your words!
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Thanks! 🙂
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Yay for good days. Love this post! ❤️
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Glad you liked it Alexis. 🙂 ❤
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she sounds really sweet and so full of life! i had to lol at her flashing sneakers and our littles want some now too lol! also very happy to connect with you just recently found your blog. xo
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Yeah, those damn sneakers, lol!
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Love reading posts like these. 🙂
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Yipee so glad you had a day of just being you..happy joyous and free its where our souls are meant to be…👯
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I’ve realized just how valuable these moments are. 🙂
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🙂
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Yay! This makes me happy! So glad you had a fun day ❤
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Me too! 😀 ❤
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Woooohoooo Im glad you had a good day Rayne!
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Glad to hear you had a good day. One other thought re: “I had a few not so good moments, but they were bearable.” While people don’t advertise this, most of us have many such days. Are we normal? Are we abnormal? I think the former.
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Are there actually any normal people? Normal is boring. 😛
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Depends on how you define “normal,” Rayne. I’d say this, though: those who have had significant trauma histories are often drawn to people who are like one or more abusers, quite unconsciously seeking, “finally,” the love they desired. If they meet someone without some of the characteristics of an abuser, they often wind up thinking, “Oh, this person is boring.” I heard that quite a lot from women with abuse histories. The love of someone who is unlike those who did harm doesn’t seem quite right, quite worthwhile. Therefore, they may believe the “so called normal” person lacks an edge, not realizing that the edge they seek cuts both ways and that such a person will never love them, since they are incapable of loving.
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What an awesome friend! I need a “Kim” in my life!!!
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I’m so glad I found her. Or rather, she found me, lol.
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Im sooo glad you had a good day!!!!!!!
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Thanks Bethany. ❤
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