"Emotionally Booked"

Relationships.


Without doubt relationships have been the dominating theme this summer. Unfortunately I'm not talking about romance (but here's to hoping next summer will be a bit more plentiful in that regard). No, no... I'm talking about other ships. Friendships. Lifetime friendships- the type of friendships that stand the test of time, the friendships that never threaten to disturb the consistency of their presence, the friendships that despite fights and tears, always offer the feeling of coming home. Grateful doesn't encompass the extent of how I feel for the lifetime friends I have. I'm glad I followed my gut and stayed home this summer. The definition of every relationship in my life right now has been presented with crystal clarity. '


I talked to Nikki on the phone for over an hour last night. I'm astounded that we didn't form this friendship sooner. Her honesty and independence is refreshing and I'm so happy to have her.


I went for lunch with Nina this afternoon. She, in her unfailingly classy way said "The way I look at it, Kate, I have a million things going on in my life right now... and some people like to call it single but I prefer to call it emotionally booked." I may not have been lucky in the romance department but I have been overly blessed with friendships and though that doesn't fill the boyfriend void, it's much more dependable. And at a time in my life when nothing is concrete, I have a handful of people that will always answer the phone.


I'm officially Cecelia in FeFeu in the Philly Fringe Festival. Things are looking good.