Making New Friends Never Gets Old

On the last day of mah Jongg classes I am always a little sad. In the three days I have taught a group I get to know the students and adore them. This is especially true for beyond beginner classes because it is such an interactive fun give and take.

I love seeing how people progress and develop strong friendships with each other. The camaraderie and celebration for each other gives me hope that we are still a country full of kind and generous people. If everyone would just play mah Jongg together we would have a lot fewer problems in the world.

I owe a big thank you to Page Littlewood for hosting the beyond class and Annette Williamson for hosting me. There is nothing more restorative for me than having a comfy bed and a quiet space.

It was a bonus today to get to hang on Annette’s front porch and watch the boats on the water. I had a pair of doves come and sun themselves while I was out there. It was idyllic.

I know I have had a fun week when I lose my voice, as I did today. Thankfully it wasn’t totally gone so I could still teach. For someone who talks for a living, I talked an extra amount this week.

I’ll be back in July. I can’t wait to see all my beginners from this week in the beyond class then. Making new friends never gets old.