i had such a good time last night!
i'm not sure how many people came. somewhere between 40 and 50 is my guess. all of my best friends in the world, many people i don't see often enough, and some total strangers who i felt lucky to meet. it was a good crowd.
plus, no hangover! a small miracle, as i clearly remember slurring during several of my conversations.
some things i remember:
i remember john getting irate about the warning sticker on ray's scale.
i remember scott taking my white board and writing up a little asparagus survey and posting it over the toilet.
i remember sarah's incredible black & white outfit.
i remember sharing some wine with chris & christiane in the bathroom.
i remember talking about 1950s-era houses with ruby & brian.
i remember being amazed at how many people phil knows.
i remember lisa laughing. a lot.
i remember clogging with charo to "jump in the line."
i remember tony insisting everyone bring a log from inside the house to the outdoor fireplace.
i remember a line of people waiting to see saturn in ray's telescope.
i remember talking with 4 neighbors about the pros and cons of having children. (i said they have something i'll never have... and they said i have something they want back.)
i remember joe laughing evilly from the couch. i also remember his eggplant caviar.
i remember lisa m shooting hoops.
i remember sean being dumfounded that i talked about gene kelly's ass on-air last week.
i remember annie stealing lisa off for a ride in her VW.
i remember realizing that everyone in the room has an indiana story.
i remember mary staying until the very end and giving me a lot of groovy presents.
but mostly i remember this incredible feeling of warmth when i looked around and said to myself, "i am so lucky to have so many wonderful friends."
and i truly am. i'm getting a little teary now, just remembering that feeling. i feel blessed.
Posted by xta at February 22, 2004 01:41 PM | TrackBack