Hi everyone. Today I am so, so thankful!!!
I got back to Washington early this morning...around 3 am. It was a good drive. I was glad that I didn't have to do it alone. Erika was an all-star-driving a lot of the way so I could sleep and have someone to talk to.
Being home was amazing for me. It seemed to go by too quickly. It was the first time since I came out that I dared to interact with close friends. I guess I was nervous to before...wondering how they would react and treat me. I wondered what they would say about me and how my gayness would effect our relationships. Well, I have an announcement!!! I have worlds best friends and (like I have mentioned time and time before) family!!!!!!
There are a lot of people I have lost contact with since high school, camp, and college but it was so great reconnecting over the holidays and talk openly about ALL aspects of life. I am pleased to announce that although some of the most important people in my life don't understand (which is okay because I don't understand either), they love me and still think I'm great. I actually had a few people tell me they love me more because I am finally sharing my entire self with them...instead of bits and pieces. I am thankful.
So here I am back in Washington with a heart that is so happy. I am happy that I associate with the kind of people I do. They are so, so beautiful to me and they make my life better and motivate me to be better.
So thanks guys! Really. With all the sincerity and thanks that a person can extend...thank you. Thank you for seeing me as a person-the same person you saw before. Thank you for talking and crying and loving with me.
5 comments:
It was so fun to see you guys Chel! Lets keep in touch! I am glad you made it back safe and sound!
Yea! That includes me! I love it! I love that I am now in the category of friends that it really there for you. I can't tell you how much it means to me that you (and Erica) were so open with me. I love feeling close to you and want to keep things that way. Me Gusta, es bueno. (I've started working on one of those goals, you know) Keep in touch Amazon, love you girl.
Chel,
It was so good to see you this last weekend. I'm sorry I didn't get a chance to talk to you much between Davis getting beat up and Emmary pretending the exercise equipment was a rocket I don't feel like I was able to socialize well. But it is fun to read your blog and way to run- that is how you are so skinny now!?! Keep in touch!
Love Holly
Chel,
I was bummed I couldn't make it to Utah for the big WJ holiday bash, I hope it was a good time. I would have really loved to see you and the rest of the crew. I've left a few messages and haven't heard back from you, which is fine, but I would love to hear from you. We live so close to each other and I would love to see you when we make it up to the Seattle area. Keep in touch!
Chels,
It was SO good to see you and meet Erika. I wish we had more time to talk, I enjoyed visiting with you both! I'll echo the reigning sentiment: Let's keep in touch! :)
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