Got a chance to catch up with my good friend Sharon while we rode back from Mo and Brad’s wedding in Eau Claire. We met up with Al and Michele for pie and breakfast at Norski Nook.
When I got back to Madison, I got to hang out and catch up with Mark, Norm, and Laurel. After our traditional jam (Mark, Norm, & I), Laurel joined us for a great discussion and “therapy session”.
Even though I opted out of riding to Eau Claire and back with Michele for my own personal reasons, we ended up spending a fair bit of time together this weekend. This seemed to confuse a few people but I did my best not worry too much about what appearances may or may not have meant and to handle the mercifully infrequent awkward moments with directness and diplomacy. Thankfully for me, all of that time was in a group setting (not one-on-one) and that made it somewhat easier for me to deal with; it is still very difficult for me to be around her. I feel pretty good about how I handled myself and how I took care of myself. The last few weeks have provided me with an overwhelming number of opportunities for personal growth. It seems that when I reach a point of feeling pretty good about where I am at with “things”, opportunities present themselves to convincingly show me there is always more work to be done. While my past primary relationship is a significant “thing”, it is certainly not the only thing. I do feel like I’m evolving and have a sense of positive progress. For that, and for the awareness, I am grateful.
Norm and Mark tweaking the Egnator
