tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5693318878614328265.post4342512607896442058..comments2024-02-26T00:14:59.543-08:00Comments on Western Warmth: Showing Up (adult female friends version)Bobi Jensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07691254928223482975noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5693318878614328265.post-42587266097174673882012-11-26T07:43:53.568-08:002012-11-26T07:43:53.568-08:00I found what you are looking for in a women's ...I found what you are looking for in a women's running group. A bunch of neighbors met on the corner at 5:00 in the morning a couple of times per week and ran/walked a few miles. It was one of the best experiences of my life. At that hour, everyone just rolls out of bed and there are no pretenses. Messy hair, smelly breath, and then sweaty from the workout. We'd often have coffee on someone's porch after the run and before heading home to get the kids up for school. There's something about the whole thing that was magical: the working out, the lack of distractions {kids}, it was just us in our raw form. We were able to share good and bad, and deep friendships were formed. After a few years the group had college girls all the way through grandmothers, so there was always someone with more experience than you to walk with you through your trials. I have since moved to another state, and not found this yet, but since I know it happened before I am willing to believe it could happen again. For me, the emotional benefit was far greater than the physical benefit of being a part of this group. I actually wanted to get up because I never wanted to miss it. Best of luck to you! Betsy @ Anna Nimmityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03521159925913035983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5693318878614328265.post-7198234575416188722012-11-24T15:52:59.075-08:002012-11-24T15:52:59.075-08:00I made a similar comment at a bookclub several yea...I made a similar comment at a bookclub several years ago. I basically said that I try to make sure that I mention things in my life that aren't perfect. Not as complaining but just so no one feels like they have to pretend with me (not that I'm insane enough to believe that anyone would have those delusions about me). Some people disagreed with me saying that would make you negative and no one wants negative...<br /><br />I disagree. It doesn't have to be negative. It's just real. Nothing wrong with admitting that your kitchen is a mess and you just can't bring yourself to clean it up. Or that you are scared out of your mind about having your next child, or your kid keeps getting kicked out of nursery and it is making you feel like a failure of a mother. haha. How's that for real?Amanda and Rob Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00103179868143188189noreply@blogger.com