beshert

part 1

Some people say that things are meant to be... others don't believe such a thing exists... I am a firm believer in the former and in one receiving back from the universe what they put forth...

It's been a long road. A road with twists and turns-- a road that so many of us take or are forced to follow until a different, optional intersection is reached. Without revealing too much information, getting personal too soon, or making a kina hora (pooh pooh pooh) let's just say that I have been looking for a love, a partner, and a person with whom to spend (and enjoy) my time that feels right. It has to feel right and that right-ness has to include food, drinks, laughs, likeness, family, fun, and viewing the world through compatible eyes. Perhaps that is asking a lot or is not the easiest of lists for one to add check marks, but I wasn't settling until I saw potential for all boxes to be checked.

Here's the thing-- I adore food. I love cooking it, growing it, reading about it, shopping for it, sharing it, feeding others, using it to show love, discussing it, learning about it, and eating it.

Here's the other thing-- daily, evening cocktails are a must

I needed to meet someone who felt the same way (or at least similarly in > 50% of the ways)...

Well, fast forward and subtract 6 weeks and that is where I am... having the time of my life, in many ways, and have officially embarked upon adventures with anonymous. 

Today I counted 21 bars and restaurants that we have visited in the past 6 weeks. This is quite a haul considering we only get to spend time together one or twice each week. Now, I don't want you to get the wrong idea or to think that all we do is eat---- we walk (to and from each place) and mix it up with some cultural and sports activities as well.

Luckily for us, our city of brotherly love, gives us unlimited opportunities to eat and drink our way through town (whiskey is a must). Next I will rewind 6 weeks and start from the beginning, describing our adventures thus far....