Epic conversations

I've been very spoilt this week. Just as I thought that it would be yet another quiet week as friends and family take advantage of the wonderful Spring weather to travel, I got hauled on two dates.

Both dates were unexpected, and possibly a reason why they were so delicious. But more importantly, what struck me was the ease in which I conversed with my respective dates. Perhaps because I wasn't expecting these dates, and didn't have time to speculate what they meant and participate in the build-up of anticipation, I was able to enjoy them in an honest manner. We had epic conversations lasting between seven to nine hours. The time sped past and I was barely aware how long I had been in their company. No subject was taboo. We touched upon Mayan prophesies and solar storms, as well as more intimate exchange of opinions on topics such as emotional cheating.

As I casually mentioned these dates to my best friend today she held my hand and said

These dialogues are to be treasured! No one has the kind of time these days to indulge in such long conversations... Look, we can barely hold each other's attention past two hours, after which, we're just happily silent... Cherish this...

She is right, you know. I haven't had such a satisfying time talking. Not ever. Both men are able to put me at ease and allow me to be myself as I babble and chatter away, debating, discussing and ultimately sharing a bit of ourselves with one another.

It has been a very good week indeed. Only problem is, I now crave for more of it.