What a weekend, full of absorbs and squeezes. It's absolutely amazing how, when you actually define your problem and apply a technique that makes total sense (at least to you), getting through what used to be everyday confusion now actually seems quite painless! Friday night after work I began my walking regimen and sauntered 48 blocks down Holdrege, that's four miles to you and me. Physically, I felt great; and mentally... well.. talk about clearing one's mind! I forgot how therapeutic a good pleasure stroll is. absorb.

I was thereafter pleasantly surprised when my boyfriend called pronouncing his early departure from work. He is a bartender, working in a casino 50 miles from our home. We are rarely able to spend weekend nights together. (Yes, this mis-matching of schedules has caused a few minor blows to our relationship - something I may get into later, but not at this point, I'm way too wonderfully happy!) Seizing this rare chance for a weekend date I showered and did my best to look "pretty" (meaning I wore lipstick!). Upon his arrival and quick change of clothes, he and I went down to the Haymarket (the old factory district of town that has been beautifully renovated) for the annual Haymarket Heydays celebration. We walked through hand-in-hand in surveillance of the inhabitants of this great city (we like to call it people watching). After about an hour or so, we headed to Crane River, a favorite eatery/brewery, where we consumed drinks and appetizers al fresca. It was a gorgeous evening. absorb. The kind of night where you thank God for placing you right there in the heartland where you can look up and see the moon and every single star and, feel the breeze and inhale fresh air, tainted only by the smoke of your true love's cigarette. On this particular night, the simple fact that the smoke came from his mouth made it somewhat comforting and I savored it. It was the epitomy of a romantic evening. We held hands across the table, discussed intimate feelings and, at times, simply stared at each other and smiled. absorb. He sure is a handsome man. absorb. We were joined later by Steve, the Brew Master at Crane. He is a good friend and, quite simply, a great person. One of those uncomplicated, jovial, non-judgmental people who seem to find the positive in everything; and when all is jaded, laughs about it. absorb. Wanted: more Steve-Os in this world!

So that was my Friday night. Saturday required quite a bit more energy and I am still recovering, and squeezing, even after Sunday's laziness and feasting at mom's for Father's day. I will post more later today. Ta-ta-for-now.