Connect with friends at least once a month. (Stop just talking about getting together and actually do it!

I have been walking a LOT these days, and even jogging. I’m using it get together with friends, too.

My friend Sharon and I walk at night to catch up..we go to this one really rich neighborhood that has nice, non-busy streets.

My friend Shannon and I met at a park and walked the 2.5 mile perimeter of the lake there.

My friend Cindy and I walked the perimeter of a different lake in the same town. We want to start doing this regularly. (Once per week)

Me and Lucas (son) have walked the dogs together…

Still trying to get together w/ the Saturday running club to run/walk. Haven’t been good about thislately.

Did a 5k with a childhood friend and my sister. We want to do fun 5ks allyear…Maybe July 4 next? We want to dress up for them. haha

I like this thing of combining fitness and getting together with people.

With Cindy! Her bf had his kids that weekend, so we got to hang out! Went shopping in expensive second-hand stores, then cheap. Found a great mirror I’m going to distress-paint, some scarves. Bought the best piece of furniture ever – an old beauty cart.

The store had a teal/white theme that I want to steal. It’s so clean!

My niece and I went to a dinner theater to see the King and I. It was wonderful - the show, the conversation with Leah, all of it. At one point, we were talking to the people around us…it turns out we were sitting with the owner!

Got to see every member of the Schmidt family!!!

One daughter organized a dance production that involved her sister (integrated dance, painting and film). Their youngest sister attended, and the parents.

It’s rare that you like every single member of a family on their own merit - and that’s how I feel about this family.

Tasty dinner, a mix of serious and funny talk…good night

We spent a couple of days with my cousins and aunts and uncle. A lot of laughing, food…interesting weekend!

We went to the Countryside Christmas Eve service, and saw so many old friends. Actually got together with Christine and her girls – a good visit. Catching up, realizing how much I miss her.

engagement is off, so we’ve been able to hang out a lot more.

She invited me to her church for an older-singles event. It was mostly women, and a lot of fun. We played Scene It (my team won! ha!)

I think I’ll go back!

my old church on Christmas Eve!! It was wonderful! We’re going to get together with 2 families.

Also, my yearly trip to the Mall with Shannon was fun as always.

Sharon broke up with her man, so we got to go to old town EC.

:)

1. O Lordan’s Crew

I haven’t been recording these, but I’ve been hanging out with some people from my church at an Irish pub…it’s probably going to be a once-a-month thing. This past Wednesday, there was Irish music, and it was pretty cool.

2. Sharon

My friend Sharon was on a break with her bf, so we actually got to hang out several days in a row. It was great—walking, talking, etc. They’re back together, so that’s not gonna happen as much. But I really missed her!

3. Cindy

My friend Cindy also has a boyfriend, so we get together very infrequently now. The last time we got together, it was so flat…makes me kinda sad. Eventually they’ll either take a break, or be less infatuated, and maybe we’ll actually laugh again together.