Branching out

It has been difficult for me to write my thots lately.

I have been busier than usual. Branching out socially takes a lot of time, but it is a lot of fun. I am discovering sides of me that go from a group that defines themselves as women to one that calls itself ladies. The biggest distinction is age. The ladies are much older and more traditional.

There are other distinctions though. The women come from all walks of life. They are younger and don't think twice about going out by themselves to meet new people and do new things. The ladies arrive four to a car and prefer to know who they will be with. Both groups do a lot of eating and laughing.

I love both groups and I am learning a lot about myself by being with them.

As a life long loner this is new ground for me. I love people, but tend to prefer one on one conversations. Now I am learning to appreciate the different kind of intimacy a larger group can provide. And yes there is an intimacy to these groups, each unique and wonderful in its own way.

I find I have much in common with both groups and yet I find I also have distinct differences and I'm okay with that. There is room for lots of learning here.