Show Me Love

One of the first men to ever show me love

This weekend I had the distinct pleasure of spending time in the Windy City with my cousin, one of my favorite people in this world but someone I haven't spent real quality time with in, I don't know, 15 years, maybe? Wow.

He and his husband invited me to hang with them at their amazing condo, and the weekend was filled with so many amazing things including:

1) Catching up with one of the most significant people in my childhood -- someone with whom I shared emotional intimacy before I even knew what that meant;

2) Spending time with some really cute pooches (including the one pictured here);

Lucy the French Bulldog definitely showed me some love!

3) A beautiful bike ride along the lakeshore;

4) The most incredible dinners out I've enjoyed in, hmmm, about 10 years, not to mention the incredible cocktails;

5) Getting to know my cousin's husband who is an amazing human being and super fun to hang out with;

6) And last but not least, some music! My cousin and I were way into Madonna as kids, but he introduced me to this woman and this song during the visit and it seemed to capture it best:

Yeah, yeah, yeah

Always been told that I've got too much to write
Too independent to have you by my side
Then my heart said, all of you will see
Just won't live for someone until he lives for me
Never thought I would find love so sweet
Never thought I would meet someone like you
Well now I've found you and I tell you no lie
This love I've got for you
Could take me 'round the world
Now show me love

Show me love, show me life
Baby show me what it's all about
You're the one that I ever needed
Show me love and what it's all about, alright

Don't waste this love I wanna give to you
Tell me what you got, show me what you can do
Show me love, show me everything
I know you've got potential
So baby let me in and show me love

Show me love, show me life (alright)
Baby show me what it's all about
You're the only one that I ever needed (show me love)
Show me love and what it's all about, alright

They showed me love alright. From wining and dining me to charging my cell phone, these two reminded me that there are things I want from my next partner that I didn't have in the last one. I am grateful for both the shift in perspective and the full heart with which I'll leave Chicago tomorrow...