Sweet times with Leonie Wise, San Francisco, 2007.
This weekend I had the pleasure of meeting one of my "bloggie" mates ~ Leonie Wise ~ from Chocolate Covered Musings ~ and her sweet husband Nic. Leonie was one of my first readers and she is now the first gypsy girl I had the pleasure of meeting in person through this blog. Yay! All the way from Wellington, New Zealand. I gotta say... It is pure magic to cross the line from virtual to real! Joined by our fellow sweethearts, we exchanged life stories and enjoyed some very tasty Mexican tapas (accompanied by a few too many margaritas) at the Colibri Bistro in downtown San Francisco. I'm still overflowing with joy!
I was first attracted to Leonie's blog because of how she described herself "an adventurous spirit, a loyal friend and a seeker of truth... both in myself and others." I thought: "What more could I wish for in a kindred spirit?" And I'm glad we started corresponding, because meeting her was truly a gift. If you have not been to her blog yet, I highly recommend you do. Check out her fabulous book reviews, photos, her inviting, honest and hot (yes! hot!) poetry... I'm thrilled to have found her and I look forward to seeing her again very soon.
Also, even though I've been sort of "nesting" lately, this whole experience brought me back to what I love the most about traveling: making connections. I think there are few things in life that are better than the spontaneous friendships that come to us while traveling... Oh! I speak of the delights of sharing sunsets, meals, tips, soulful conversation, laughs or simply a bumpy bus ride... These moments are nothing but delicious and unforgettable. And that is what I want to create here. A place to connect, a hub for information, a bridge, an incentive to travel and a safe harbor where this community can find shelter and fun on the road.
And since I can't go traveling right now, I want to keep this feeling of openness alive and invite all of you to look at your life as an adventure as well. Free yourself to possibility and invite special moments in by simply following your heart's interests and clues. Sometimes the main journey is exactly where you are. Let happiness come your way...
Comments (13)
Such a fun time you had! Isn't it exciting to be able to make all these new friends, from all over the world, without ever leaving home?
I'm meeting one of my blog buddies "in the flesh" the week after Easter...can't wait, especially after hearing about your great time with Leonie. Blogging has definitely encouraged me to "free myself to possibility" as you advised so beautifully :)
Posted by Becca | March 12, 2007 5:19 PM
Posted on March 12, 2007 17:19
There can never be too many marg's when they are THAT good :)
(ok, there can be, but.... you get the idea!)
Fantastic meeting you both - defn hope to see you again when we move to the US in may.....
Posted by Nic Wise | March 12, 2007 5:51 PM
Posted on March 12, 2007 17:51
oh, these pictures are gorgeous and give a real feeling as to your evening together.
i am so, so, so thrilled the two of you connected in person. it is a beautiful and seamless transition, isn't it?
happy for you both!!!! truly...
xoxox
Posted by boho girl | March 12, 2007 10:17 PM
Posted on March 12, 2007 22:17
look at those smiles! how fun!
Posted by la vie en rose | March 13, 2007 10:11 AM
Posted on March 13, 2007 10:11
How fabulous that you and Leonie got to meet! Wonderful photos - it's so terrific when kindred spirits get to meet in person and have a great time together!
Posted by Paris Parfait | March 13, 2007 1:56 PM
Posted on March 13, 2007 13:56
What a beautiful
connection-
our lives bring us exactly
what we need that will
nourish our spirit...
wonderful photos of
your adventure with
your "gypsy girl friend"
hugs!
Posted by sophhie | March 13, 2007 6:09 PM
Posted on March 13, 2007 18:09
Nice photos. It's a fascinating new way to make new friends, via blogging. I met half a dozen fellow expat bloggers whilst living in Berlin. A great thing about the growth of the internet. :)
Posted by Beaman | March 13, 2007 6:18 PM
Posted on March 13, 2007 18:18
Fun! Love that you met up with a kindred blogger. Your smile says it all :)
Posted by rubyslippers | March 13, 2007 7:39 PM
Posted on March 13, 2007 19:39
i am happy happy *happy* that we got the chance to meet. kindred spirit indeed. i wish for you 'good travelling & luck dancing' soul sister.
Posted by leonie Wise | March 14, 2007 11:42 AM
Posted on March 14, 2007 11:42
What a wonderful time it looks like you guys had! Wonderful pics...thanks for sharing this moment with us.
Posted by Stacie | March 14, 2007 7:56 PM
Posted on March 14, 2007 19:56
I absolutely love meeting bloggers in real life and have been getting to do that a lot lately. My blog entry today is also about an encounter with a blogger.
So when do I get to meet you, darling gypsy?
Posted by Maryam in Marrakech | March 15, 2007 8:51 AM
Posted on March 15, 2007 08:51
Sounds like you had a terrific night out. Leonie sounds like a wonderful person - I'm going to visit her blog in a moment.
And yes, traveling does wonders for our spirits, doesn't it? I've been dreaming these days of road trips on warm summer days. Sigh...! :)
Posted by susanna | March 16, 2007 1:57 PM
Posted on March 16, 2007 13:57
how fantastic! i want to be next! we need to make a blind blogger date with one another soon!
Posted by kelly rae roberts | March 17, 2007 8:54 PM
Posted on March 17, 2007 20:54