We should get out more often
Steven and I went to a “Condo-warming” party Saturday night. It was one of those things were I only knew one person there – obviously the new owner. I don’t mind going to parties like that, but I also don’t expect to stay very long, because, hey, I only know one person, right?
< insert warning of “sappy, isn’t life grand? post ahead” here>
I know this friend because we worked together at a small residential architecture firm in summer ’05. She’s a structural engineer, who went on to get her Master’s degree in PA, then came back to Chicago in ’07 to work at SOM.
Even though we only worked together for one summer, we always stayed in touch. Our personalities just clicked. And now that we are both in Chicago, we’ll meet up from time to time.
I was really excited to see her new place on Saturday (she is on the 15th floor and has a great view of the city(!!!), and because I am an architect, I was excited to see the new floors, etc. she put in), but was not expecting to stay that long. I don’t know why, but I didn’t think we’d find anyone to talk to for very long (you must understand the bad mood I was in on Saturday).
I should have known better. A lot of her friends are coworkers or people from college, also in the design discipline. I won’t say that I talked shop all night, but it is really fun to talk to people who are in the same field as you – they understand your horror stories! And even Steven had a few to share – he works with architects (myself included) on a regular basis.
But like I said, we didn’t talk about design/engineering stuff all night long – I’m usually not that boring.
We ended up staying a long time, because we were having such a great time. I had a little “party buzz” from meeting and chatting with new people (okay, and from drinking sangria).
I get so caught up and worn out in my day-to-day life that I forget how much I love to meet new people. When I lived on my own in Rome I would start conversations with new people on almost a daily basis. Of course, that has more to do with the lifestyle there, but I don’t think it is a bad thing to do.
Meeting new people, and making new friends means expanding your mind and learning something new. Yes, I warned you this would be sappy.
Let’s just hope this sappy feeling stays for awhile. (And before you ask, meeting the new neighbors doesn’t count here)
Themocracy
YAY for you and Steven getting out!! R and I really need to do that more, it’s on a rare occasion that we get out… and meeting new people and making new friends is a good thing… it’s not sappy, it’s a good thing!!!
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What a great reminder! So glad you had fun. 🙂
I love when expectations are exceeded. It always makes for a great night. Hooray!
i meant to tell you i love the new pic at the top of your page!!! you are so creative and clever!!!
I’m always delighted when a party or social gathering exceeds my expectations. So glad you had fun!
I’m like you…I love meeting new people. I like to talk to people everywhere I go. Maybe they think I am annoying but I think I’m fun, hah!
I love that party buzz that you get when you have a great time somewhere! Makes you feel a lil more alive! Sometimes I dread going out because I think I rather stay home, but then I go out and do something and have a blast.
Don’t forget to kick up your heels everyonce in awhile! You guys work hard and deserve it!
Love, Loove, the latest header picture! When you have time will you help me with one for Manny??
CourtneyInControl – But it’s so much easier to stay in the house from time to time… right? 😉 Thanks about the pic! And I am not the clever one – it is my wedding photographer! I just have no shame so I will post anything up there 😉
sizzle – Exactly – it was a reminder! I hope I don’t forget again!
Nilsa S. – And I hope this means I won’t let my expectations get so low next time. What was that about? I think it was just my mood that day.
Emma – When I have fun on a night like that, I start to wish all my nights were like that!
Hilly – Ha ha! I love to talk to strangers, and make (what I think are) funny little comments. I bet we would get along really well in person!
Gina (Mannyed) – I have to drag myself out of the house, then I end up having blast, like you. I wish I didn’t get that way. Thanks! I will help you whenever you are ready! I’ll send you an email…