It's kind of funny how this is playing out. I have had a good friend for years who is not a very positive person. But then, I also was not a very positive person, so I guess we were an energetic match. I have been trying to encourage him to find steady employment because he hasn't had this for over 6 months now and the end of the month is not easy or relaxed without money for the bills.
On Tuesday, I took him out for pizza for a little reward for picking up some applications. And we had the most wonderful time! He was so upbeat and positive, he complimented the kids' behavior, we ran a few errands afterwards and got a few things accomplished, and it was just
fun. A couple of days later, he called me and said that outing cheered him up so much and he wants to reciprocate by keeping the kids for an evening sometime so my hubby and I can have a night out. Also he said that I seem happier lately.
I also spend time hanging out with a cousin of mine who is usually not very respectful towards me or my views, especially on LoA. It seems like he knows all the conversational buttons to push to move me out of a relaxed and happy state. We hadn't had a good conversation in a couple of months, but in the last 3 days we've had 2 and I held my own and even pushed back a little bit and they were both happy, positive experiences.
Anyways, I thought I was going to have to go out there and make all new friends, but now I see that the friendships I already have are transforming. Go LoA!
