As May happens upon us, my thoughts are quickly turning towards the summer and what vacation locale I intend to visit. I'm contemplating a solo trip, as I've had a lot of good fortune and flat out fun when I've ventured on my own.
Internationally, Costa Rica is enticing and Argentina also beckons. Specifically, there are some famous "waterfalls" that are calling my name. Domestically, Chi-town (Chicago) is calling my name. I visited briefly for a wedding, but that allowed no time for me to see the city and enjoy its culture. I simply must rectify that. More to come on this front, of which I will assuredly share with my devoted audience of me, myself, and I.
In the meantime, though, I have been vigorously watching one of my passions: Los Angeles Lakers basketball. At the gym the other night, my emotion and passion could not be contained. As the gal on the treadmill to my right watched in horror, I reverted to that 11-year old kid who lived and died with each win and loss. I was cheering, jumping up and down, high-five-ing my fellow gym-goers, and giving encouragement to "my" teammates competing on the court (the five complete strangers whom I referred to by their first names, Kobe, Pau, Derek, Lamar, and Andrew who definitely would know me if we were in the same room). LOL
Usually, thinking back to this type of event, my normally mature, easy-going self would feel horror at my childish behavior, but, you know what, it just felt so good and I can't help but crack up thinking about it that I refuse to apologize or feel remorse. As a matter of fact, I think I missed an even more comedic opportunity by not trying to get a high-five from the horrified girl. ;-) After a lot of adult stuff working through my life, including work stresses, career concerns, the mysteries of women, and family health problems, that little pocket of time when things were not so serious was wonderful.
To those who happen on this blog, please know that I wish you all a similar moment of unapologetic joy. You flat out deserve it!! Believe me, the laugh I am getting thinking about it is priceless.
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