Apr 05 2009
Fun Time
Yesterday my friend had an impromptu pool party! She sent out the invite and the stress of the last month caused many to decide that it would be a great idea to hang out together and chill. We all brought food to share. Some had to be cooked, some was already prepared. Others brought drinks and ice. But what makes these gatherings so great are the people that attend. Everybody that was there has something to add to the conversations and the atmosphere. One of our friends is just very to the point. Another of our friends likes to listen and take in the conversation then join in when they feel there is a point to be made. We have younger friends and older friends and everybody has had a different experience that adds to the outlook of the conversation. We watched a movie or two and we sat and talked. We also had a game system set up and the kids played rock band. Or I should say the young at heart because the adults got into the action too. The point being that we took a day for our selves, though we had not intended to, and came together to have a fun day with friends and great conversation.
We all get along pretty well and we have small talk for the most part. I have noticed that we do not cut out the “shop talk” though. Is that really impossible when you are our age? Are we so involved in work, community and each other that it is just normal for us to talk about those topics when we are together? I was trying to talk about just fun stuff but the conversations seemed to flow naturally to something of more importance. I have given up trying to change the natural flow of conversation. It seems to cause more problems or somebody will get upset that they did not get a chance to say what they wanted to voice. So it is easier to finish that topic and then change the to a more mundane topic afterward. All in all I had a great time and even the “shop talk” was done in a fun, none stressful way.
I can only offer this suggestion to my readers. You should find time to enjoy yourself and get out of the house. Take time, clear a day of your schedule and just relax with some good friends, good food and great conversation. You do not need a pool or a game system to have fun. You just need some friends, a good book, or a quiet place to enjoy a stress free day.
