Ever.
I mean, we all have hopes and dreams of things we would like to do in our lives, but a lot of it is just that, dreams.
It all start in January when we went to Mexico for our friends' wedding. I had never traveled out of the country before. I'd only been on an airplane twice before that. I couldn't believe I was there and seeing the sights I saw. I got to see actual standing in front of me ancient ruins. I went out on a boat in the ocean and even swam in the ocean, and that's a big deal because I am afraid of open water. I relaxed, ate good food and enjoyed the warm weather. I had a good time. The whole experience is something I never thought I would do until I was like on my honeymoon or something.
The most profound "I never expected this would ever happen" moment was when we were in BC in July. We climbed 7,000 feet up to a mountain plateau in the Rocky Mountains. I could see for miles. It was incredible. There were two lakes on the plateau and dozens of peaks surrounding us on all sides. There were sheer drop offs and steep slopping hills. I could not believe I was there. It was windy, but surprisingly quite warm for the altitude. We had a picnic lunch and explored the expansive area before heading back down. It was absolutely magical.
Many people know I am a huge Beatles fan. Paul McCartney is my favourite. Back in March he announced a concert date in the city where I live. I just about died. I had to get tickets. And I did - Presale tickets even. The reality that I was going to see one of my idols in concert, with my best friend nonetheless, never sank in until we were actually in our seats at the stadium. I am getting goosebumps just thinking about it right now. I cried during "Here Today" and screamed at the top of my lungs to "Altogether Now." Up until that day I got my tickets in the mail I had come to terms with the fact that Paul was most likely not going to be around by the time it would be possible for me to see him in concert. Life never ceases to amaze.
The most recent moment of "I never thought this would happen" was when I was sitting in the parking lot of the McDonald's near my house at 4 in the morning and eating food with Jaymee. I recently started working/volunteering at The Q Nightclub and Lounge. It is a LBGT community center and bar. One of the guys at work got me involved and I am loving it. The people I work with a for are some of the most interesting, caring, exciting and awesome people I have ever met in my life. So when I was sitting with Jaymee and eating a burger and fries, I realized how much the people I am meeting at Q mean to me and are influencing my life. I have no words for the happiness they bring me and how being part of the community has made me feel.
You never expect the things you're going to do in life. I never thought I would do anything of the things I've done in this post. And every single one has happened to me this year, 2013. I can only imagine what will happen in the remainder of the year or the next. I hope its all as unexpected as everything so far.
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