Hello and I am back from a five month hiatus. But a lot has happened and over the next
month I will be gradually sharing what has happened over those months. Just to
give you a sample. I have been working
on various projects and one of them was a 2013 Calendar with my
photographs.
It was May 4th, 2012. I was invited to a dinner with some mutual
friend. Apparently while on a
trip. My friend and his girlfriend were
on the hunt for tiramisu. She came up
with an idea of having some of their closest friends to meet up for
dinner. Thus was born, “The Dinner
Club”. What I would like to call – “The
Gathering”.
The Gathering
The dinner it was held on the 4th of May. Well most of the group is in the IT
industry. The theme was, “May the 4th
Be With You”. It was Lebanese cuisine. I was surrounded with good people and met
some new people as well. I never
experienced this type of friendship. I
have heard of people in my life talk about it.
Saw it in the movies and television shows but not in my personal life
until now.
The next one would take us into the middle of the Stampede
Week. For those who don’t know it.
Stampede is the one of the largest Outdoor shows in North America. If you get a chance, Google it. It was decided we would gather later in
July. The next placed was a wine
bar. It was a great meal and the wine
was wonderful.
Great moments shared
I share with you this because it show how one idea can bring
a group of people together. It allows
other to go and join in the experience.
I have thought work shared this concept with clients I talked to. I ask them, “Are you ready for the weekend or
is the weekend ready for you. The
question is, are you ready?” Then they would share what they had planned. In turn, I share my weekend.
After I tell them what I have planned. They are amazed and I seem to have fun. I tell them that we are the, “Architect of
our own design. If you have a bad day or
weekend, they chose to have it. How we
decide to let things get to us is by our own design.
Catching up and reconnecting
They hear this and they say they agree and love the
attitude. What I enjoy about the Dinner
Club I am with. Are the people. They are professionals in their
industry. As a group, I have a wealth of
knowledge to tap into. The majority of
them are in their forties plus.
Their knowledge and experience is invaluable. I have benefited a great deal from being with
these great folks. I am grateful and
thankful for them allowing me to be a part of their journey. For they are a part of mine.
Moments made into wonderful memories
