Yesterday, I had an early Valentine celebration, a date with myself…I felt wonderful…the lunch felt delightful (Seafood linguine with a crisp, yet smooth Chardonnay)…The restaurant was packed with couples…even at lunch…but for some reason, I felt Okay…content…I enjoyed observing romance, kindness, …The ambiance felt warm…and the cozy fireplace felt inviting…:) I felt eyes watching me as in “curious” for being alone maybe? I smiled…the whole time…to people and to myself…
After lunch, I went for one of my favorite walks…downtown PDX…The air felt crisp, yet so refreshing…people looked busy and somehow colorful…
I walked by several jewelery stores…Couples and men alone were choosing a piece of jewelery…I felt tearful…mixed feelings…joy and excitement for the woman who was about to receive a beautiful gift…and sadness for myself…but I continued to walk and smile…take deep breaths in…watching people watching me…i looked at them…we exchanged smiles…It felt soooo good…I had a strong desire to hug them…
At Nordstrom, I purchased some of my favorite facial products…I felt welcomed by the beauticians and staff…we chatted…exchanged compliments…I left the store with several perfume samples and new facial products…hmm…so generous…I felt like a Queen even if just for a couple of hours…:)
My son returned from his visit with his dad…He was happy as always…We baked some awesome cupcakes (William Sanoma recipes)and enjoyed them with some ginger tea while cozing up with the cat and watching the Grammy…
Last nite though, I felt lonely…I gave myself a hug, a few tears…and a bunch of hope…
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