Little Lifeboat

So, it’s been a few days – how do things feel and what have I learned?

Strangest thing, after three years of searching for people locally to build friendships and network, about six people suddenly fell in my lap. I went to my first Munch the other night, and I have a dinner tomorrow night.

The first thing I learned is that I really like communicating with people. This has been such a thing that has shifted for me compared to who I used to be years ago. I have a few people that genuinely want to be friends, and I’m actually seeing the benefit in having platonic friends.

The second thing for me was just how dead my previous partnership was. I actually feel lighter no longer having that person in my life. I don’t think they are a “bad” person or anything, but something I learned of when speaking with a past serious partner of theirs lately is that they are perceived at being bad at boundaries.

I’ve never had a disagreement with them before and never knew that side of them, so it tracks.

Also, it’s nice having all pressure off about Colorado. I think it could be a neat place, but it still isn’t a top pick for me personally. Portland/PNW seems more exciting as it does for Kasey.

I also think that I previously did a bad job at seeking value in platonic friends, and that is strange to me. It’s something that I will be getting real experience with in the coming months and I really think I should start all of my connections this way.