‘L’ is for ‘Lasting Friendships.’
I previously mentioned that one of our reasons for visiting Boston was to visit our friends, Rena and Howard. I first met Rena eleven years ago when we were both administrators at The Western Academy of Beijing. On one of my first informal chats with Rena, I mentioned that a previous High School Principal had tripped and fallen at a local restaurant…and ended up soaking wet in the Koi Fish Pond (no fish or Principals were injured).
On our first dinner together, Rena showed up looking like this:
I knew right then and there that I would love her!
We are all having dinner together tonight. I wonder if she will remember her scuba gear?
Stay tuned for more mini-postcards from Boston this week (including one from Fenway Park and another from the Boston Marathon)!
Retirement Reflections 
Rena sounds a lot of fun. People are usually so boring. They are scared they won’t look cool. I love people who don’t care.
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Hi, Linda – I agree that life is too short to be boring. We have only been with Rena and Howard for a few hours now and we have already spent most of that time laughing together!
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Rena does sound hilarious. I’ll bet she does lots of laughing, maybe even some laughing yoga. 🙂
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Hi, Karen – I’m not sure about the laughing yoga, but Rena and Howard are definitely fun to be around. Their warmth, caring and positive natures shine through so much that you cannot help but to relax into the joys of life.
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Haha, what great fun memories.
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Hi, Miriam – Both Rena and Howard have proven to have outstanding memories. It has been fun to remember with them experiences that I had long since forgotten.
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Rena sounds like a hoot! She’s the best kind of friend to have.
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Hi, Jill – It is wonderful to be around people whose laughter and joy of life are contagious. Another thing that I love about retirement is that I more regularly get to choose how I spend my time, and who I spend it with.
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That’s my kind of friend – a little bit kooky and a lot of fun. You’re going to have such a great time!! Looking forward to following your adventures.
Leanne | http://www.crestingthehill.com.au
L for Love Yourself
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Thanks, Leanne – Other than dinner tonight, Rena, Howard, Richard and I have an unplanned, unstructured day ahead. I too look forward to discovering what today’s adventure will be!
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Love it! What a cool friend.
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Hi, Karen – I totally agree! Thanks for continuing to follow!
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Hello I am visiting from the A2Z Challenge. I can tell that Rena is a thoughtful friend. I say that because she apparently is a good listener. She obviously paid attention to your story. What a fun post!
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Hi, Lynda – Thank you so much for dropping by — especially with such an insightful comment. Rena is an amazing listener. I agree that the essential trait that makes her admired by so many! I will be off to visit your site shortly.
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I like people like Rena. Never know what to expect except a lot of laughs.
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Laughter is a wonderful medicine. That’s why I follow your blog. It works every single time!
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I love people like that! They don’t take themselves too seriously and they share their laughter with others. Have fun with your friend tonight!
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Thanks, Janis – I believe that the older we get, the more we learn not to take ourselves to seriously. At least, that is how it has worked for me!
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I love people like Rena! She sounds like fun, and I can see why you want to be with her! Her next gift needs to be swim fins! ~ Lynn
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Hi, Lynn – I will let Rena know about the swim fins! They could definitely be helpful if falling into a pond! 🙂
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So fun! That picture says it all. Friendships make all the other craziness worthwhile, don’t they. I read somewhere that good friends double the joy and half the sorrow. Congratulations on your A-Z Challenge progress! Enjoy Boston!
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Hi, Christie – That is a wonderful quote about friendship. I agree with it 100%! Thank you so much for stopping by, especially during your vacation. I greatly appreciate it!
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Much admiration for Rena – I would never have thought of that!
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Hi, Anabel – I wouldn’t have thought of that either. Rena is very creative, lots of fun and an awesome listener. Seeing her again has proven that she has not changed a bit!
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What a lovely story Donna of lasting friendships. For several reasons I cut myself off from many friends when I moved. Fortunately, I reconnected after 20 odd years and it was like we had always been in touch. That is true friendship, when you don’t have to be in touch constantly but just pick up where you left off. I’m enjoying your postcards – another creative idea of yours! Enjoy! xx
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Hi, Sue – I agree that the sign of a true friendship is that it is not affected by absence (of any length). Thank you for your kind words. I am enjoying your version of this Challenge as well!
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A friend like that is good as gold. Hope you are living it up in Boston!
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Thanks, Leslie. I agree that true friendship is as valuable as gold…even more so! We are loving our time in Boston. Thank you for following – I greatly appreciate it.
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How wonderfully creative and whacky. What a friend to have 🙂
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Hi, Kalpana – Thank you so much for following. I appreciate it greatly.
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What fun! Rena sounds like a great sport 🙂
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Hi, Debbie – Rena is a great sport. Considering she spent three hours cheering Creighton on in the pouring rain…she proved that once again!
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Everyone needs a Rena in their lives 💕
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Thanks, Joanne. I shared this comment with Rena before I left Boston. She greatly appreciated it, as did I!
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Rena looks like she’d be a lot of fun to hang out with! Lasting friendships are wonderful to have. Shared your post x 4 ♥
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Thanks, Dee – Yes, Rena is terrific! We had a wonderful week together. Thank you so much for visiting and for sharing.
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