Maria and I have known each other for almost 35 years, me being there for her as a friend during times good and bad. Compared to my life, hers hasn't been that easy. She has had to rebuild her financial life after being laid off by a major firm (for which she had grounds to sue, details which I won't go into here), through a change of career, then through both divorce and widowhood.
Recently, we found time to get together in spite of her busy schedule. As usual, I met her in Marian mode, though she knows me from my days solely as Mario. She is comfortable with me in both modes, and I'm glad I can be my true self with her. This time, I did most of the talking, telling her about my Hawaii trip, including all of the craziness related to air travel. However, I did get to mention my Vlog/Blog idea, and she thought it made sense. So I will continue to write up my notes to prepare for the Vlog/Blog and try ideas out on both Maria and RQS when I'm ready to go.
One of the things Maria and I discussed was travel, specifically her ability to travel. Her dog just passed away, freeing her to do things away from home. If I wasn't attached to RQS, Maria and I could go on trips together with me traveling as Marian all the time. But I am attached to RQS, and I'm glad this is so. Yet, if things change - Maria will be the first person I choose to be a new travel partner (and not as a romantic interest).
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