Renewed and Refreshed

Yesterday I got a text from an ex-coworker named Rensi. We both taught English together earlier this year and became friends. She lives about an hour away from the city and informed me she was in town to take care of some personal business but wanted to get together.

We spent the majority of the afternoon and most of the evening. We rode around, ran errands, ate dinner, and even got a chance to see another former coworker Kate. I’d be lying if I said I didn’t enjoy our time together. I’d also be lying if I said I really didn’t know how much I enjoyed her and her enthusiasm and vigor.

There’s a couple of ways which her companionship exposes certain vulnerabilities in myself but I’m certain there’s a couple of lessons and some growth opportunities as I walk through and live this experience.

Today, Friday, June 28, 2019, I am grateful that:

Some relationships are more meaningful than others. Some individuals are worth investing my time into them and I receive dividends beyond current calculations.

I got a chance to spend time with Rensi while she was with Kate. Those two are great friends and it’s great to see how they interact with each other as compared to being near a guy. Alone they behave more shy and reserved but together their passion, vigor, and zest was on full display. They behaved as if I wasn’t there, which was really refreshing.

I got a chance to explore more parts of the island. Rensi lives in Cordova so I got a chance to drive there and take her home last night. The more I explore the more I enjoy this country. I’m glad I haven’t completed my books yet, it’s afforded me an opportunity to truly experience another country and culture.

Refresh A Relationship. Be Impactful!