Nostalgia... Part 1
Summer days often roll in with much anticipation and planning on my end. However, this summer, I believe I will just let things flow. For so many years, I have dreamed of the perfect vacation. A cool breeze under a beautiful palm tree-lined with white sands and blue-green sea waters. Instead, at this moment, I'm at my desk once more, staring at the picture hanging on my bulletin board.
It often gives me hope to visualize my desires frequently. I feel compelled to create a potent drive that will propel my ambitions. Yeah, so I daydream often and sometimes, just sometimes when I speak of things a lot, they arrive. Then my dreams become a reality. So, let’s see what will become of my summer dreams.
‘Amber, what are you doing? Staring at your vacation spot again?’ Lionel always showed up at the right times. Not!!! “Yeah, just wondering what it would be like ya know?” His smirk warned me of what was ahead.
‘Girl, get it together. We must take what we want and not simply wait for it to arrive. Here, I've planned a great weekend for us!’ Lionel handed me an itinerary. An all-inclusive stay at a resort in Miami dated for the day after tomorrow. I sat there with my mouth wide open with no words to say.
“Are you serious? How did you manage to do this? A weekend surely is not enough time for us to enjoy the beach?” He shook his head and laughed. ‘Darling, you do not question the Lionster when he brings you great tides. I have arranged for us to get off early on Friday morning. You were already scheduled to have Saturday and Sunday off, so I bargained for Monday and got it. You know I have connections in high places. So, it’s a four-day vacay, and our plane leaves promptly at noon Friday. That will give us plenty of time to primp, get beat and slay! Baby, I got this, trust!”
I didn't know what to say. I was thoroughly surprised and overwhelmed with joy. My friend had done something beautiful for me, and I wasn't going to let him down. Not at all. ‘Ok, Lionster, say no more. I'll be more than ready. Considering I only have a day to pack for our trip. I'll begin tonight.’
Again, he shook his head and replied, “clearly, you have no idea what this is, honey! I have waited for a long time to shower you with gifts, and this weekend is a perfect time. Girl, no worries, we’re going shopping after work, hitting the spa, and tomorrow you're going to get that hair laid.” Aww, he is so sweet how could I ever repay my longtime bestie. Lionel and I have been best friends since college. He's always there for me when I need him. Although lately, for the past few months, our quality time has been scarce since he and Johnathan have become a couple.
‘Well, alright, let me finish up my work detail, and I will meet you in the lobby at our usual time.’ He smiled and nodded, “Now you're catching on. Follow my lead, honey. See you around 5ish?” I felt myself sighing, “I got you. Thanks so much, Lionel, see you soon.”
As he walked away, all I could do was whisper a prayer. Thank you, God, for answering my prayers. Thank you, universe, for seeing fit to manifest my dream. And to me, Amber, you are right where you are supposed to be. Keep aligning yourself and success will continue to meet you along the path.
As we boarded the plane, I could smell Lionel’s cologne. Tom Ford’s Neroli Portofino Eau de Parfum. Expensive has always been his taste, but this cologne had a way of capturing you and leading you to another plain. I love it. Our first-class seats for a three-hour flight already had me preparing for the resort. From NYC to MIA, here we come tropical weather! I knew that Lionel would go all out. His taste is elegant, exquisite, and luxurious all in one. All I could do was imagine what this weekend would bring. I sat in my window seat, buckled up, and prepared for our flight. Lionel and I already agreed that this would be our quiet relaxation time to prepare for our celebratory weekend. Our only quiet time. Just thinking of that made me chuckle inside.
“You good?” Lionel asked as he put his earpieces in one by one. ‘Yes, I am. Go ahead and enjoy your jazz. I’ll be listening to my meditation music and aligning my chakras. Lionel laughed and only had one response, “Yasssssss! Do it, girl! See you on the other side.” I closed my eyes and began to breathe deeply in and out. Before I knew it, I was in a deep trance. I was seeing with my eyes closed like I often did, but I never thought it could be done on a plane.
It often gives me hope to visualize my desires frequently. I feel compelled to create a potent drive that will propel my ambitions. Yeah, so I daydream often and sometimes, just sometimes when I speak of things a lot, they arrive. Then my dreams become a reality. So, let’s see what will become of my summer dreams.
‘Amber, what are you doing? Staring at your vacation spot again?’ Lionel always showed up at the right times. Not!!! “Yeah, just wondering what it would be like ya know?” His smirk warned me of what was ahead.
‘Girl, get it together. We must take what we want and not simply wait for it to arrive. Here, I've planned a great weekend for us!’ Lionel handed me an itinerary. An all-inclusive stay at a resort in Miami dated for the day after tomorrow. I sat there with my mouth wide open with no words to say.
“Are you serious? How did you manage to do this? A weekend surely is not enough time for us to enjoy the beach?” He shook his head and laughed. ‘Darling, you do not question the Lionster when he brings you great tides. I have arranged for us to get off early on Friday morning. You were already scheduled to have Saturday and Sunday off, so I bargained for Monday and got it. You know I have connections in high places. So, it’s a four-day vacay, and our plane leaves promptly at noon Friday. That will give us plenty of time to primp, get beat and slay! Baby, I got this, trust!”
I didn't know what to say. I was thoroughly surprised and overwhelmed with joy. My friend had done something beautiful for me, and I wasn't going to let him down. Not at all. ‘Ok, Lionster, say no more. I'll be more than ready. Considering I only have a day to pack for our trip. I'll begin tonight.’
Again, he shook his head and replied, “clearly, you have no idea what this is, honey! I have waited for a long time to shower you with gifts, and this weekend is a perfect time. Girl, no worries, we’re going shopping after work, hitting the spa, and tomorrow you're going to get that hair laid.” Aww, he is so sweet how could I ever repay my longtime bestie. Lionel and I have been best friends since college. He's always there for me when I need him. Although lately, for the past few months, our quality time has been scarce since he and Johnathan have become a couple.
‘Well, alright, let me finish up my work detail, and I will meet you in the lobby at our usual time.’ He smiled and nodded, “Now you're catching on. Follow my lead, honey. See you around 5ish?” I felt myself sighing, “I got you. Thanks so much, Lionel, see you soon.”
As he walked away, all I could do was whisper a prayer. Thank you, God, for answering my prayers. Thank you, universe, for seeing fit to manifest my dream. And to me, Amber, you are right where you are supposed to be. Keep aligning yourself and success will continue to meet you along the path.
As we boarded the plane, I could smell Lionel’s cologne. Tom Ford’s Neroli Portofino Eau de Parfum. Expensive has always been his taste, but this cologne had a way of capturing you and leading you to another plain. I love it. Our first-class seats for a three-hour flight already had me preparing for the resort. From NYC to MIA, here we come tropical weather! I knew that Lionel would go all out. His taste is elegant, exquisite, and luxurious all in one. All I could do was imagine what this weekend would bring. I sat in my window seat, buckled up, and prepared for our flight. Lionel and I already agreed that this would be our quiet relaxation time to prepare for our celebratory weekend. Our only quiet time. Just thinking of that made me chuckle inside.
“You good?” Lionel asked as he put his earpieces in one by one. ‘Yes, I am. Go ahead and enjoy your jazz. I’ll be listening to my meditation music and aligning my chakras. Lionel laughed and only had one response, “Yasssssss! Do it, girl! See you on the other side.” I closed my eyes and began to breathe deeply in and out. Before I knew it, I was in a deep trance. I was seeing with my eyes closed like I often did, but I never thought it could be done on a plane.
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