Every year on Dani's b-day I have celebrated alone by having his fav meal (simply penne arribiatia, jack daniels' and chocolate cake)! Though in years past there have been more mishaps than anything else, I have to say that this year was wonderful. I rushed back from the US, so that I could share this with his friends this year and the craziness of the past few weeks was well worth it. It was fantastic to be surrounded by people who knew him and appreciated this ritual and what it meant. The more I am with these friends of his, the more I appreciate the bond that they shared. It amazes me more and more. The more that I am with them, the more I learn of this person who I shared a home and most of my life with. If it is true that you are as great as those you associate with, then my brother was a giant.
The meal was great, though as Nic commented, Dani would have found something to pick at (I suspect that lack of arrbiatianess!!!). I didn't have the chocolate cake though, I had a mere bite of Nic's, which was enough!
And then there was the Barbara moment of the evening, which I will solely attribute to the Pale Ale that we had prior to the meal, which had my head spinning (jet lag I suppose!) I challenged the boys to doing a 5k next year in Dani's name. This morning, however it dawned on me that these are not the running buddies I might have wanted to challenge. Nic plays cricket professionally, and Gary and Mark are altheletes in their own rights and then there is me ~ bootcamp wannabe and with only one tiny mud run under my belt...clearly not thinking that one through.... But I suppose that gives me a year to prep for it....
Now reality must set in and I must work on finding a job. Prospects are looking good and I am toying with some alternatives. All in all, I am positive about all the things are unfolding.
Must run...literally!
Friday, July 31, 2009
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