In Texas, a large number of friends have their birthdays in June. School is also over. The combination results in constant celebrating the entire month, hence June Jubilee. This weekend was the graduation of the third class of students I taught (so proud!) and following the graduation, my friends (as is tradition) are packing up and having a week-long vacation somewhere in Texas. I'm not with them (in spirit yes, physically no). I'm so glad they've kept the tradition going and will really need to find a way to be there next year for Doublewide Cinco (yes, this vacation is called Doublewide because the first place we ever rented was apparently a Doublewide - according to my friend Andria who seemed to be some sort of expert in the topic).
Without the Doublewide and without my Houston friends, I'm struggling to feel the jubilation of June. That's normal, right? Yes, I have friends here and yes life, for the most part, is continuously surprising me with it's awesomeness... but for the moment June feels a bit less jubilant.
Thankfully it's only June 4th. For the rest of the month I will focus on making my own sort of Colombian June Jubilee. A friend and I have already discussed that we should go out more and enjoy the month because while we do have to work, we don't have to teach. I also just stepped away from a bound-to-be-toxic relationship situation with my pride and self-esteem fully intact - definitely something worth celebrating if you ask me and a sign that my 29th year of life is going to be fabulous because I'm not acting a fool (quite as much at least...a little foolishness keeps life interesting). Still, I am on the hunt for even more jubilation in this very special month. I am open to suggestions and hope to share some stories and pics with you as the jubilee transpires. :)
Just a few pics to commemorate the wonderful tradition of June Jubilee and Doublewide:
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| Hot dogs, Texas Tea, and Rachael showing as the she "got your crazy"...what more could a person ask for? |
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| First thing after my arrival in Texas last summer for the kickoff - a beer at Cedar Creek. |
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| Love this B! |
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| 2 years ago, June Jubilee included skydiving on my birthday. |
Yes, June Jubilee is a little less jubilant for me as well, but I love your reflections, and I know that this is just one June of hopefully many more! I think our whole crew is growing up, and with that 1) we are recognizing how these early friendships have impacted our lives; 2) we are holding committed to maintaining these friendships even when we're all spread out; and 3) we are getting better at not 'actin' the fool', at least not so much that it contributes to the detriment of our pride and our sanity. :) Congrats on your successful escape from toxicity-- I'm going to drink a smoothie in your honor!
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