Yesterday I decided that I wouldn't care so much if I'm overloaded with things to do. That's why I accepted one of my friend's invitations to go to the theatre. Thank God I did it!
One of my ex classmates from secondary school was playing a part in the play, and the truth is, that I was really pleased when I saw him, plus...I laughed a lot!
The play was "La Verbena De la Paloma", and it was funny because neither Gaby (the girl with whom I went) nor me, knew what to expect and what's the meaning of "Verbena".
I was surprised and glad when I realized that the sweet and tender old man called "Don Sebastian" was in fact, my hilarious and extraordinary friend Gonzalo.
Gonzalo, has been gifted with an extraordinary tenor's voice, and every time I had the opportunity to listen to his singing, I feel that I'm driven to another place.
I remember when we where on our last year at secondary school, he used to sing at every event we organized to raise funds for our trip to Bariloche. His Ave Maria was unbeleivable (even when he couln't remember quite well the lyrics). That's why I called him four years later when I was about to get married. I wanted him to be with me, singing in my wedding. Unfortunately, my husband's mother pushed her son with her influence, and in the end she was the one who decided on the subject. The worst part is that I had blocked that event in my mind until Gonzalo made me see that I was not the only one who got hurt and disappointed by that woman's actions.
Anyway, coming back to my visit to the theatre last night. Gonzalo surprised me once again. He played his part as a real old man, in an absolutedly funny way. Every time he appeared on stage, I couldn't help myself and I started laughing. If anyone could have taken a look at me, I felt that I couldn't be happier at that moment, it was as if I were a child and I was left on a huge toy store to choose everything I wanted. I couldn't close my mouth and stop smiling. I was happy, I was glad, I was proud to say that Don Sebastian is MY FRIEND. I wanted to hug him and congratulate him, and I did it. I didn't care when he told me not to hug him because I would be stained with his make up.
I don't know if he noticed my emotions, but I can definitely say that for an hour and a half I felt only positive things, and he helped me forget for a while this grey cloud I carry with me wherever I go. Seeing Gonzalo on stage made me feel better than any session with a therapist.
At this point, I can only say God, THANK YOU for putting my ex classmates on my way again! Every time I meet them is a refreshment and recharging of batteries, that no one could imagine. This is great, I've lost them for ten years, but when I found them again (last year) everything was as if we have never been appart.
One of my ex classmates from secondary school was playing a part in the play, and the truth is, that I was really pleased when I saw him, plus...I laughed a lot!
The play was "La Verbena De la Paloma", and it was funny because neither Gaby (the girl with whom I went) nor me, knew what to expect and what's the meaning of "Verbena".
I was surprised and glad when I realized that the sweet and tender old man called "Don Sebastian" was in fact, my hilarious and extraordinary friend Gonzalo.
Gonzalo, has been gifted with an extraordinary tenor's voice, and every time I had the opportunity to listen to his singing, I feel that I'm driven to another place.
I remember when we where on our last year at secondary school, he used to sing at every event we organized to raise funds for our trip to Bariloche. His Ave Maria was unbeleivable (even when he couln't remember quite well the lyrics). That's why I called him four years later when I was about to get married. I wanted him to be with me, singing in my wedding. Unfortunately, my husband's mother pushed her son with her influence, and in the end she was the one who decided on the subject. The worst part is that I had blocked that event in my mind until Gonzalo made me see that I was not the only one who got hurt and disappointed by that woman's actions.
Anyway, coming back to my visit to the theatre last night. Gonzalo surprised me once again. He played his part as a real old man, in an absolutedly funny way. Every time he appeared on stage, I couldn't help myself and I started laughing. If anyone could have taken a look at me, I felt that I couldn't be happier at that moment, it was as if I were a child and I was left on a huge toy store to choose everything I wanted. I couldn't close my mouth and stop smiling. I was happy, I was glad, I was proud to say that Don Sebastian is MY FRIEND. I wanted to hug him and congratulate him, and I did it. I didn't care when he told me not to hug him because I would be stained with his make up.I don't know if he noticed my emotions, but I can definitely say that for an hour and a half I felt only positive things, and he helped me forget for a while this grey cloud I carry with me wherever I go. Seeing Gonzalo on stage made me feel better than any session with a therapist.
At this point, I can only say God, THANK YOU for putting my ex classmates on my way again! Every time I meet them is a refreshment and recharging of batteries, that no one could imagine. This is great, I've lost them for ten years, but when I found them again (last year) everything was as if we have never been appart.
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