OMYGOODNESS! Some good times up here in Denver. I'm so glad I didn't give up on my job search in this city. I had thought about going back to CT (but seriously didn't want to) or trying a new city like Portland. My cousins want me to move to SF, but I don't know....I already know how expensive it is to live there.
A couple weeks ago, I went to my first Rockies game where while I was looking for my friend Kristin, a woman asked me if I needed tickets. Mind you, she wasn't one of those guys with pants halfway down their butts selling tickets for half price or anything else for that matter outside the stadium. I had never been to this part of Denver let alone to the baseball stadium here. She looked nice enough so I answered, "No, I'm looking for my friend." She then proceeded to tell me that some friends of hers never showed up and that she has some tickets. I looked up at her unsure if there was an ulterior motive at play. I asked her, "You don't need them?" She told me that she didn't want them to go to waste and if I could use them, she'd give them to me. I asked incredulously, "You sure?!" "Yea, take them." She hands me two tickets. Stunned, I said thanks and watched her walk away. When I met up with Kristin finally, I looked down at the tickets she gave me. They were season tickets. Neither one of us could believe it!
The game itself, we didn't see much of. However, we got to meet quite a few people, which was pretty much the point. Both of us are new to Denver so having a friend in the same boat is AWESOME! I'm so glad I met her and can go to events without having to psych myself up every time. Meeting people has always been a tough thing for me, but I've gradually gotten used to it and since in the end I want friends, real ones, I have to put myself out there.
This past Thursday was the weekly ASL chat I've been going to for the last few weeks. This time a girl who was blind came along with her two not-blind friends. She showed us how to write in braille. My jaw dropped. She told us she's still learning the language, but she can sign really well. She could see a few feet in front of her, but not too far. I had to keep reminding myself to lean forward. I wish I had gotten the chance to tell her about contact sign. She doesn't seem to know about that yet. I honestly have never had an in-depth conversation with someone who was blind before. At first, I had no idea how she was going to communicate since this was an ASL chat meaning no voice allowed; it wasn't until she mentioned how far she could see, I understood what i needed to do so that she could follow the conversation. I wonder if that's how people feel talking to me.
I thoroughly enjoy meeting new people. I look forward to seeing who else God brings into my life. While there are times where I'm like WHY GOD WHY!? Like when I miss the same bus twice or dealing with the aftermath of my car accident....still and the incompetent people working for the judicial system. However, I try to remember to thank Him for keeping me alive and the people in my life who make me smile.
