Names I’ll Never Remember, People I’ll Never Forget!
November 16, 2024, I really have no story to tell. I spent the bulk of the day in guy mode, due mostly to staying out of the way of my roomies. I joked with my dear, dear friend Debbie, who hosted me and made my trip to Erie possible. What I am about to say may well sound like hyperbole, but it is actually a fact. The last marathon I ran, this actual year and I sucked to no end, was quicker than Debbie took to get ready. And you know what? I loved spending the time with her. She makes all of this feel “normal”.
I attended the gala, saw so many girls that I adore, made sure I told as many as I could what they mean to me and the community in general, had a few cocktails (surprise there) and called it a night. I tried as best as I could to take pictures with others, not my usual selfie-photoshoot. There are very few pictures of me in this stellar gown! Many other pictures were taken with others on their phones, so this is all I got.
To those of you that approached me, I appreciate that. To those of you that chatted with me, shared with me, you are amazing people. To those of you that have been a big part of my Kandi life, you make this all feel not only “right”, but more like “special”. To those of you I told that I love you, I do in fact love you, cherish you.
Sadly, life is all about logistics. Can someone get out given life circumstances? Many are in other areas of the country. We have to work, we have families, we have difficult time, we lose friends, some drift away. When I go to these events, I miss my wife and the routine of my life. But then I spend time with so many amazing people. I am blessed and cursed. Bottom line, the girls that I call a friend are some of the most awesome human beings one could know. And if I never put on a dress, I would not be honored to be a part of that community.
Ladies, keep being you!
5 Responses
Kandi,
I look back at my time and realise we evolve , we meet people who are good friends and hope they remain good friends but as you say many of them return to other lives , some eventually don’t return at all . I miss some in fact I still miss some from CDers.com but I doubt we will cross paths again .
I still see you at a crossroads , Kandi will never leave you and yet you know you have to fully support your wife and family , I sometimes wish I could say that but my circumstances are different as you know . Kandi is so much in the RW , she comfortably fills the male side of you , given the right circumstances I believe Kandi could be 100% of your life without losing too much of your past . Erie was a lovely event but I sense your heart wasn’t in it , dressing is less about glamour to you now it’s appears to be more about normality . While you could acuse me of projecting I sense the vibes as I have lived a simllar situation , I hope Kandi’s Land will always be with us but it will also evolve with you .
I, too, have trouble with names Candy.
Joy-celyn
That gown is absolutely gorgeous, Kandi! The amazing gathering of women in these pictures is so uplifting. It is a major item on my list to be able to attend one of these events.
What an absolutely stunning gown Kandi. Are we around the same size 10-12? I just need to know in case I’m lucky enough to be at your house for that gown and the yellow dress. Once you’re tired of them.🤭
Trish 🩷
You look fabulous in that gown and sounds like a great night with those beautiful ladies
Thanks for sharing