babies 'r' us

so i'm spending the weekend with my two oldest and best girlfriends in the world, who now each happen to have a baby. The babies are in fact with us on our girls' weekend. (since they are both boys, i'm wondering if i can still call it a "girls' weekend".)

it's an interesting experience. if i didn't have an adorable niece and nephew that i've spent inordinate amounts of time around, i don't know if i could handle it. don't get me wrong, i LOVE kids, especially babies. the hard part is that it kinda makes me want one because kids are absolutely amazing, but at the same time not want one because i would NEVER want to raise one with just anyone. so for now i get to quite happily live vicariously through them.

my favorite part of this weekend is realizing that no matter what our places in life, these are my girls. even if we have very different experiences, developments, or tracks, we always have each other.

i heart these women. and our mouths are just as dirty as in college.

super-socialize me

that's it, it's official. i have too many friends. i love each and every one of you dearly, but if you want to reserve some time in my social calendar there is currently a recommended two week advance booking (possibly longer if you would like to request a specific night of the week). so send in your requests now and they will be processed in the order in which they are received. thank you.

dance schmance

oh boy. i can feel it starting again. the overwhelming desire to go dancing virtually every night. the obsessive thoughts on technique, footwork, balance, following, etc. watching clips on youtube (way better than interlibrary loan vhs like the "old days"). i've got the bug.

an unlikely series of event put this in motion. first, a new friend asked me to teach her to dance. second, an old friend recognized me. third, an old flame sent an email. fourth, a hatchet was buried. without any one of these crucial steps, i wouldn't even consider dancing again.