First Steps

This week I did an "Ottawa First". I had coffee with a 'new person'.

Brigitte and Stephane are a couple that are a part of the small group we've been hanging out with on Sunday nights. It's kinda a church plant, kinda a house group, but very simple and casual. Anyway, I was thrilled to learn that Brigitte is my age! She was married young like me (she at 18, me at 20) and has 2 daughters too. Actually, her girls are 13 and 15 (I think??) Can you imagine? Having teenagers at my age! How wild! They also have 5 foster kids (all teens). They are an amazing couple.

Anyway, it was fun to find someone my age, who has "in-school" kids, and is at home (at least a few days per week) . We were able to go to Starbucks for a couple hours on Wednesday morning and just chat.

The coolest thing about Brigitte (so far) is that she's French. I mean...SUPER FRENCH! hehe. She didn't learn English until she was in her twenties. She has a cute accent, and sometimes has to search for the right word....but her English is really incredible. She said she learned by watching tv, and only reading English books. I'm inspired.

She's very creative, and likes to be artistic. (A lot like me in that way!) What is NOT like me is the fact that she is quite quiet. (And as you know, quiet people tend to terrify me, because I never know what they are thinking....and by default I assume they must really dislike me and my *ahem* 'energetic loudness') However, after our chat, I found that she does like me after all *yay* and may even possibly find my personality enjoyable. *double yay* The word "intense" came up in conversation. (wha?? me???)

I warned her about my blog, and that getting involved with me may mean that she could now appear thoroughly documented on my blog. I'm not sure she knows what she's getting herself into! : )

Anyway...after the last couple weeks of tears and frustration at living in a new place...this was a welcome step. (Scary, but welcomed.)