Lots of food, several bands (of varying quality, but two of them were amazing and got cheers from me for playing two Steely Dan songs), many old friends I hadn't seen in years, and of course, adult beverages. I went easy on the last thing b/c I had to drive, but the food and music and friends gave me enough of a buzz.
Had quite a few folks give me the supportive hug, but what was nice was that, b/c everyone had heard of my home sitch, I didn't have to keep retelling it (which usually puts me into a funk). Instead, people made a point of telling me that the party was "good for what ails ye." The party was also therapeutic for a friend of mine who recently lost his stepson in an accident (sure gave *me* perspective...). We commiserated with each other and vowed to kick each other's butts if either one saw the other getting mopey. When I left the party, he was dancing his butt off, so I think he was OK.
I can't believe that I stayed out so late two nights in a row. Had a blast and loved knowing how much so many people missed seeing me and still care about me. Making some new friends was just a bonus.
Me: 47 Kids: 2 boys, 14 & 8 Bomb: 5/5/08 Married: 16 years, together 20 Divorce final 8/11/10 I remarried, to an amazing woman: 3/17/12... "Once in awhile, in an ordinary life, love gives us a fairy tale"
