I was a good son today and took my mother out to lunch for Mother’s Day. Since my mother is moving in another week or so, I also helped her move some of her plants and food items to her new condo. I also helped put together some kitchen chairs she recently bought. She’s already had her bedroom furniture delivered and set up. On the day she actually moves, I don’t think it will take long to get her moved or be very difficult. Granted, she’s having a mover do all the work but getting it done will be easy. It’s a plus that’s she’s moving on a week day when most people will be at work. After helping mom with the few things at her condo, we walked around the grounds and saw all the things the place has to offer. This place has a big outdoor pool AND an indoor pool. It’s got a 4 lane bowling ally, a resturant, a bar, a library, tennis courts, and a walking trail. I wouldn’t mind living there myself! I took my camera and took pictures of her new place and some of the view off her balcony. The sky was a little hazy early this morning so the pictures aren’t that clear. I’ll take more when I’m there on a really clear day. Then mom and I went to The Silver Diner for lunch. I suggested somewhere different but she wanted The Silver Diner. We had a nice lunch. I think she was surprised when I paid for lunch. Usually she pays . It was a nice day with mom. Love ya, mom!

I met Shawn one year ago today. We had our first date. We went to Copland’s in Alexandria for dinner and then back to his place to watch The Royal Tenenbaums. I think we talked more then we watched the movie. I know talked a lot. He’s so easy to talk to. I apologized for talking so much and not following the movie. I also learned not to talk too much during movies from then on. We enjoyed a few glasses of wine. Shawn was the perfect gentleman that first night. That was a plus. I was probably in love with him that first night. Time passes and things change. We were together for a few months, then apart for a few months, and now we are very close friends. Knowing Shawn has enriched my life more then he knows. We talked on the phone this afternoon for more then an hour. We talked about that first date and what we did, etc. Brought back great memories spent with him. He asked what I was going to do this summer while I’m off. I said not much. He then said I need to get out and meet people and go on dates. I know what he’s thinking. He probably thinks I’m going to remain single until the time comes that we can be together again. That sounds wonderful but that only happens in the movies. It reminds me of the vignettes from the movie “When Harry Met Sally” where old people met when they were young and then parted and then met again later in life and fell in love. It would make a beautiful gay love story but I’m not going to hold my breath, Shawn. If someone comes along who sweeps me off my feet, I won’t hesitate to develop something. I wish the same for him as well. No one knows what the future will hold. I do know that I’m glad Shawn is in my life. I hope to visit him in Oklahoma this summer. It will be great to see him again. Anyway, our phone call was great. We talked about all kinds of things. The time just goes by without noticing. I hope we’ll keep up these weekly phone calls. I really enjoy talking to him. If you’re reading this Shawn, thanks and get your work done this week! 🙂