Thursday, May 27, 2010

Dinner with friends

Last night we had dinner with Jeni and her husband at their lovely house. They had prepared an awesome dinner--salmon burgers, spinach salad, and orzo salad. It was very Mediterranean and delicious. And I was so hungry--I ate a ton of salad. I felt very healthy, at least until we broke out the German chocolate cake we had brought (and no, I didn't bake it myself. And also, no, German chocolate cake is not actually German, at least not according to Torsten).

It was so lovely to hang out with friends. I'm starting to feel like I have a solid friend base here--six or seven girlfriends whom I adore, a real little network. No bestie here in town, but a bunch of wonderful people with whom I become closer all the time.

And with Jeni and her husband, when we arrived at their house I was tired and a bit stressed out, but right away hanging out with them I felt more relaxed, and by the end of the evening I had totally forgotten about all the events of the day that had stressed me out, and was just enjoying chatting with them.

It was relaxing, it was fun, it was interesting. Their dog Saucer is too cute--though unfortunately too small for Montana to be able to play with, so we left her at home. Their house is gorgeous and we ate on the lovely patio in the adorable backyard, surrounded by purple irises. The setting was great--but of course it's the people who really make the difference. And in this case the company was ideal.

That's how friends should be, you know? I'm so glad we're starting to have a few of those here in Denver. And I look forward to having even more in the future.

And continuing to hang out with Jeni and her husband, of course. Because they are awesome.

12 comments:

  1. You know someone has changed from an acquaintance to a friend when you can go to their house and actually relax there. Great to hear the two of you feel you've got a friendship base in your new city.

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  2. Sounds like an awesome evening. I agree with Nilsa, if you were able to relax when you got there then this is "that start of a beautiful friendship."

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  3. Making friends in a new place is so hard. I imagine it's much harder if you work from home. I'm so happy you've found some great ones already.

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  4. Sounds like a great night! Here's something I've been wondering--how do you guys meet new people? I can imagine it's a challenge since you both work from home. Did you join a group or are you just super friendly at the grocery store? Just wondering!

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  5. That sounds awesome. I'm so glad that these people are showing up in your life!

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  6. Wow I feel so special. We had a great time too. Thanks for coming!

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  7. Yay! I am so glad you are starting to feel settled.

    I am feeling the opposite. All of my best friends are in the East Coast and other decent friends in town are all moving. It is getting lonely.

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  8. That is great - it really is difficult to find new friends, I find it's harder as I get older, weirdly.

    I hope when we go home that we can make some new ones as a couple - it worries me being away for so long, but hopefully as we'll be moving to a new home in a new suburb (one day!) it might happen that way too.

    Very happy for you!

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  9. I love nights like that. Makes you feel like all is right with the world.

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  10. There are few things I enjoy more than spending an evening with good friends, dining, relaxing, talking, just enjoying each other's company.

    So glad you had a good time and that you're developing close friendships!

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  11. First things first: German chocolate cake ISN'T German!?! Please ask Torsten to explain.

    Secondly, I admire anyone who can unwind after a rough day with other people. No matter how much I love/adore someone, when I'm stressed and uptight I need to be ALONE with myself before I feel better. (Which is better for everyone else, too).

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  12. I think it takes such a long time to have that friend group which I feel totally comfortable. I've always made friends easily, and always had lots of friends, but I've found that finding friends in which my husband and kids are also compatible is a whole different scenario.

    I'm so glad that you've already found some awesome people!

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