Neighbors in need of a detox!
No, I'm not about to tell you about some druggies or meth heads... I'm talking about my beloved neighbors, those people that make life here worth living... the people that after spending a few hours together, Matt and I both say "This is why we live here!" Those people. And ME. All in need of a detox! Yeah, it's been a great week! and Wow am I tired.
Tuesday night, after a COP walk with Jessamy (OMG!) we were invited up to a neighbor's roof deck, and even though we hadn't eaten dinner yet, I have a strict policy of never turning down an invitation to a roof deck! Our host busted out the multigrain Wasa to go with his incredible collection of "Geek beer" and we staggered out the door around 11 pm. Wednesday we met as a community to discuss an RFP proceeding for Highlandtown Middle School, and then wandered over to Three... as a big group and didn't leave until they kicked us out. I literally steered one of our neighbors out the door because he wasn't quite sure how to get through it on his own. Last night was a bbq, softball game and happy hour at Roman's and again, we didn't leave until they had counted up the cash drawer and locked up the liquor. As we walked each other home, we talked about how glad we are to live here. It's like college without all those pesky classes and the fear of being caught drinking underage.
When we first moved here I felt a little isolated, alone even, because I missed the friends I had in DC and my easy life. Social time in Baltimore always felt like it had to be planned out way ahead of time because it always required importing friends. Not so anymore. I absolutely adore my neighbors and really feel like I have some dear friends right here in the 21224. It took a while to happen, but the benefits are really stacking up now. I love that we can just randomly suggest "bar?" or "patio?" or "roof deck?" I love that we are sharing hangover cures via email, though I rather wish I hadn't felt so badly this morning. I think it's fantastic that I'm seeking out a Mini sheet cake from Carvel because I'm hosting an impromptu surprise party tomorrow and that's the favorite dessert of our guest of honor. I will go to yoga at 7:30 am if my friend goes with me. And yes, I'll even join a committee on alley gating to get things going.
I feel so surrounded now. So much at home. And so hungover...
Hungover doesn't actually begin to cover what I felt this morning. And am still feeling. Yes, I need a detox. Tonight is dinner with the in-laws. Perhaps not the wisest time to go without, but tomorrow is yet another gathering with the neighbors... and Tuesday is a beer dinner at Red Star, again with the neighbors.
I love Patterson Park! My liver? Not so much.
Oh, and I got my 2008 Jury Summons yesterday. I'm number 940 though so I guess I won't get to be Madam Forewoman this time. Bummer! I want to say "GUILTY!!!" after having to shake Jessamy's hand this week. Ugh!
Tuesday night, after a COP walk with Jessamy (OMG!) we were invited up to a neighbor's roof deck, and even though we hadn't eaten dinner yet, I have a strict policy of never turning down an invitation to a roof deck! Our host busted out the multigrain Wasa to go with his incredible collection of "Geek beer" and we staggered out the door around 11 pm. Wednesday we met as a community to discuss an RFP proceeding for Highlandtown Middle School, and then wandered over to Three... as a big group and didn't leave until they kicked us out. I literally steered one of our neighbors out the door because he wasn't quite sure how to get through it on his own. Last night was a bbq, softball game and happy hour at Roman's and again, we didn't leave until they had counted up the cash drawer and locked up the liquor. As we walked each other home, we talked about how glad we are to live here. It's like college without all those pesky classes and the fear of being caught drinking underage.
When we first moved here I felt a little isolated, alone even, because I missed the friends I had in DC and my easy life. Social time in Baltimore always felt like it had to be planned out way ahead of time because it always required importing friends. Not so anymore. I absolutely adore my neighbors and really feel like I have some dear friends right here in the 21224. It took a while to happen, but the benefits are really stacking up now. I love that we can just randomly suggest "bar?" or "patio?" or "roof deck?" I love that we are sharing hangover cures via email, though I rather wish I hadn't felt so badly this morning. I think it's fantastic that I'm seeking out a Mini sheet cake from Carvel because I'm hosting an impromptu surprise party tomorrow and that's the favorite dessert of our guest of honor. I will go to yoga at 7:30 am if my friend goes with me. And yes, I'll even join a committee on alley gating to get things going.
I feel so surrounded now. So much at home. And so hungover...
Hungover doesn't actually begin to cover what I felt this morning. And am still feeling. Yes, I need a detox. Tonight is dinner with the in-laws. Perhaps not the wisest time to go without, but tomorrow is yet another gathering with the neighbors... and Tuesday is a beer dinner at Red Star, again with the neighbors.
I love Patterson Park! My liver? Not so much.
Oh, and I got my 2008 Jury Summons yesterday. I'm number 940 though so I guess I won't get to be Madam Forewoman this time. Bummer! I want to say "GUILTY!!!" after having to shake Jessamy's hand this week. Ugh!