Today’s theme is gratitude.

Last night I attended Tranquil Space Yoga’s 10 year birthday party. I saw a lot of familiar faces, and said goodbye (or, “see ya later”) to a place that’s been a true oasis since I found it back in 2004. It got me thinking about all the people and places in DC that have helped make me who I am, these past 10 years. So with apologies in advance for a list that’s by no means comprehensive….thank you:

…Kimberly, for providing a tranquil space, and for showing me it’s possible to live your dream;
…WIT, for helping me find my tribe;
…Zack, for giving me a chance;
…JINX, for being family;
…Christina, for bringing cheer to every situation;
…Kate, Jess and Jen – for being in it with me, no matter how absurd things were around us;
…Cindy, for cheering me on – no matter what the endeavor;
…Trish, for telling me to chill out;
…Laura Z, for ‘getting’ the story I needed to tell, and helping me tell it better…and for telling me to ‘plant the seeds’;
…and, of course, Jordan, for keeping up with the changes in me, and for being my partner in this adventure we call life.

Sorry to get all sappy on you, but I’m about to start a whole new chapter, and a moment like this makes a person stop and reflect.

Tonight, we drink beer and give candy to trick-or-treaters. Tomorrow, final chores around the house; Monday, the movers come to pack us up; and Tuesday, we move to New York.

WOWZA.

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