No, it is not the wine.

What drives a conversation during dinner? I believe it is the personality of the people at that table. The personality that draws you closer to the person, as a friend or any other way. It is what makes you realize how lucky you are to have that person in your life.

Last night I had dinner with a friend that just got back in town. I haven't seen him for almost a month. I missed him. But we have been in touch with each other every day. He has a habit of teasing me. His messages make me smile. But there is something different with actual conversations. Conversations that are about a lot of things. Conversations about food, travel, work, the past, or just about anything. Conversations about loving life! I was drawn so much in the conversation because I felt it was genuine, profound and refreshing. I was drawn so much that I didn't even notice that I was actually drinking a glass of wine.

Sometimes, you have conversations with people that doesn't really affect you. Conversations that doesn't make you long for more. And maybe conversations that lack credibility. Conversations that make you say in your mind, "when will this be over?". But nobody is perfect. Some people can have more depth than others.

But one thing for sure, when you find a person that makes you long for more conversations with them, make that known to that person. I am sure they will appreciate it. And no it's not the wine.

At some point... ...

You just have to find the courage to forgive.  It is the right thing to do. You can't count on people to be perfect. When they screw you over, it's part of living as humans who can be imperfect. All you can do is understand that there must have been a  reason why they have strayed away from doing the right thing. You can also hope that they never do it again. Who knows?

Taking care of business

And why wouldn't I?  I am trying to have a positive outlook here. I am motivated to move on.  Find the brighter side of anything I come across with.  Count on friends and family to be supportive.

First line of business: Cherish people who care for you. Appreciate what they do for you. It's a full cycle. Don't you think so?

I got this gift on memorial day from a special friend. I appreciate this person very much. I show that I care. And we both brighten our days. At the end of the day, everybody is happy.

Now that's taking care of business!

I guess the two go hand in hand

I got the bottle as another gift last night before heading out to dinner. I am new to wine drinking, I admit. I only got my wine glass a few weeks ago. When I got home, I had to see if I even have a cork screw. Well, what do you know, I have one. Good start!