We're everywhere!

Last night, we went to a surprise birthday party.

It was one of those things where you know the birthday girl, but you are linked through friends/family who you are closer to.

The friends/family that we are closer to were busy tending bar and helping out. And the great thing is, the party really was a surprise, and everyone looked like they were having fun.

But we sort of didn't know anyone, and the people we DID know were integrally involved with being hosts, so we *gulp* went out on a limb and met new people.

Needless to say, the Man and I aren't exactly social butterflies. But I made a concerted effort, and ended up talking to a couple at our table who were a little older than us, but seemed cool.

We went over occupations, how long we had been married (us, 5 years, them, 17! married right out of high school!) and then they asked if we had kids.

Me: Nope, not yet. When it happens, it happens.

Her: Us too! Well, if it happened, we'd be thrilled but you know, we're in our 40's, so the odds aren't on our side.

She was so upbeat and matter-of fact about it, and she seemed so relieved to meet another childless couple! We had a fabulous, kid-free conversation. Infertility was never openly discussed, but it was out there...and man, it was wonderful.

In other horizon-broadening news, The Man and I made plans to take ballroom and salsa dance lessons with another couple, and we also have started making plans to take a trip to the beach house as a group. We are venturing out of our comfort zone!

Another fun thing that we have started doing is an effort to keep our brains moving. The Man is helping me to learn Russian (he knows basic conversational stuff) and I am teaching him French. It seems to be working out well...we are spending time together and it gives us stuff to talk about that isn't related to the drugs I am taking or where we are in this month's cycle, which is wonderful.

Tomorrow is going to be insane. I wake up early, get my bloodwork done before 7AM, then drive to Los Banos (which is an hour away) to deal with a ticket. Drive back, get the ultrasound, then I am doing a science workshop- all before 2PM!

Yes, I am a busy little bee/ptchela/abeille!

At least it is keeping my mind off things.