Thrill Thursday - Week #15

A couple of months ago I impulsively purchased a Groupon deal for a snazzy jazz joint in Denver called Jazz @ Jack's. I figured I'd use it eventually and knew I'd someday need a night out with my dear friend Laura. That's the thing with me and Groupon; every time I buy a new deal, I know exactly who I'm going to use it with.

This week, the time had come for a date. Monday night (after an exhilirating trip through our brand new IKEA store) I grabbed Carrie, and we jumped on the light rail and headed downtown with Laura for a night of good conversation and belly-warming beverages. Jazz @ Jack's was quiet, but not in a depressing way. There were a few patrons, most of whom seemed to be regulars, and they gave the largely empty showroom a homey feel. After the jazz band started playing, the girls and I moved our drinks to the windows overlooking the 16th Street mall so we could people watch, hear one another gossip, and get a good yet safe view of the super hot guitarist.

Afterward, we made our way to Spill Lounge and ran into an acquaintance I went to high school with. We all sat around catching up, talking about nothing in particular, and then rode the light rail back. I indulged in a night with a couple of girlfriends knowing my daughter was safely tucked into bed with her Papa looking after her. I didn't have to worry about whether or not she was scared at someone else's home, and I got to kiss her forehead the moment I returned.

I was so very grateful for the few hours remembering that I'm not just a wife and mother. I'm still Tirzha. The things I choose to talk about may have changed, but I relish those connections with my girlfriends. I've known Laura since high school and she means so very much to me. She is brilliant and fun and everything anyone would ever need in a friend. I met Carrie last Thanksgiving and already value her presence in my life so much. That woman is an incredible inspiration to me. I will elaborate on that someday, but for now I just want to relish the memories that are being made this year with some great people.