Still battling this head cold and cough. But it was such a beautiful, balmy day in Portland today at 50 degrees, that I bundled myself up and ventured out for a walk. I was going to make a chicken dinner for the adult children. And try to cure myself with one more bowl of pho.
I walked 22 blocks up to the Fred Meyer near my home.There is a new pho restuarant conveniently located there: Nam Vang. They do not have as wide a selection as my other regular pho haunts and they are a bit spendier, but their broth is most aromatic!
I splurged and got the combination noodle soup. It had meat and lovely, plump succulent shrimp floating in a rich, flavorful broth with rice noodles, and fresh bean sprouts, lime and cilantro on the side.
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| Amazing Pho at Nam Vang |
I can feel my sinuses open as I type this.
I spent a long time there. Just relaxing with my pho. Did some prayer too. We have a family member in crisis that I am quite concerned about. Lifted him up in prayer. Played a wee bit of "Words with Friends" and checked email.
Nice to have such a day of leisure!
After shopping for supper, I hopped on the bus heading home. As I walked the final blocks, I ran into my neighbor "C".
Have I mentioned C?
He lives a few blocks from me. He is on my walking path. We have been exchanging pleasantries for over a year now. Last week I ran into him at my gym.
A few months ago, I gave him my business card. He mentioned sometimes he felt down. I told him he could always call if he needed to talk.
He never called. But I like C. I like how our friendship has developed slowly. He is kind and interesting to talk too. He is about my age. He works out. Plus, C has beautiful eyes.
Well, today he finally asked me out! We were talking about cars, the weather, my music gigs for the homeless... I was trying not to grimace because my grocery bags were getting heavy. I did not want him to notice because I was really enjoying this conversation. Our longest ever!
Suddenly he started talking about how he liked to walk. Walk up Mt. Tabor, walk at Forest Park, walk the Springwater Trail...
I got excited, and squeeked, "Me too!"
And just like that he said, "I would like to take you walking soon. I have a car. We can drive somewhere and walk!"
I told him I would like that. I asked if he still had my card. He said he did.
An hour later, while pan frying chicken, I checked my phone. There was one missed call. And a voicemail. From C.
He said he will be calling me in the next few days for our walk.
Well now!
I think I am starting to feel much better!
Happy Tuesday!
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