Laura touched down on Tuesday night and is here through Sunday. The timing of her visit isn't perfect because it's a rather stressful and busy time for me at work, but, since these things can't be planned in advance, we're trying to make the best of it. Laura, in typical fashion for her, is being incredibly understanding and a great sport about things. She's not trying to squeeze in every little piece of Manhattan in five short days, but rather seems happy to see what she can while she's here, confident that she'll be back someday to see more. Thinking about my previous post on my tendency to stress over possible missed opportunities, it occurs to me that Laura's laid back approach may be a bit healthier!
Laura and I, over a bottle and a half of wine, to-die-for gnocchi, and some decadent chocolate cake, had a very good time getting caught up with everything that's going on in our lives. We have known each other since we were eight years old and have seen each other through countless bad boyfriends and even worse haircuts. But these days, we don’t get to spend enough quality time together. Our conversation last night inevitably included discussion of how our respective jobs are going, whether we are happy and fulfilled, and where we see ourselves in the future. But we also talked about the fact that Laura has found a new knack for, of all things, woodworking. She's built an entire workshop in her basement, and lately has been fashioning decorative Christmas trees out of all sorts of materials and interesting cuts of wood. She may not be making a living off of this (yet), but she's discovered an unusual hobby and a talent that she's only starting to cultivate.
Laura, in honour of your laid-back coolness, your optimism and good attitude, and your willingness to follow your heart wherever it may lead you -- including to a membership in the Southern Alberta Woodworkers Society (otherwise known as SAWS) -- this post is dedicated to you!
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