Our building is unique in that the managers put forth an effort to build a community. We have two function rooms on the first floor near the pool. Every Friday night there is a gathering ("bring your own drinks and nibbles") so that anyone who cares to get to know their neighbors can come and those who prefer to be left alone can just skip it. Since we have to have a security swipe to get in the building, we don't really see any of our neighbors unless we make an effort and lately, we've been making
an effort. For Riverfire, there was a sign posted in the elevator inviting everyone to a BBQ so we got our act together and headed on down. Benji made this delicious strawberry dish that was praised and enjoyed by many! I can't even describe to you how yummy it is other than to say that I ea
t so much of it everytime that he makes it that I very nearly make myself ill. The pool is now heated (Thank Goodness!!!!) so even though it was quite windy, Benji decided to swim for a while. After dinner he headed off to someones apartment to play video games with the other kids/teens. We didn't see him again until the fireworks. We got to go up on the roof so had a great view. The city apparently spends millions of dollars on this extravaganza.
Our building is unique in that the managers put forth an effort to build a community. We have two function rooms on the first floor near the pool. Every Friday night there is a gathering ("bring your own drinks and nibbles") so that anyone who cares to get to know their neighbors can come and those who prefer to be left alone can just skip it. Since we have to have a security swipe to get in the building, we don't really see any of our neighbors unless we make an effort and lately, we've been making an effort. For Riverfire, there was a sign posted in the elevator inviting everyone to a BBQ so we got our act together and headed on down. Benji made this delicious strawberry dish that was praised and enjoyed by many! I can't even describe to you how yummy it is other than to say that I eat so much of it everytime that he makes it that I very nearly make myself ill. The pool is now heated (Thank Goodness!!!!) so even though it was quite windy, Benji decided to swim for a while. After dinner he headed off to someones apartment to play video games with the other kids/teens. We didn't see him again until the fireworks. We got to go up on the roof so had a great view. The city apparently spends millions of dollars on this extravaganza.
What a spectacular display....of strawberries! What the heck is that white and yellow stuff on top. Please say whipped cream :)
ReplyDeleteThe fireworks look pretty yummy, too. It seems that you're doing fine with that whole "meeting people" thing. Such great views and adventures you're having. ~V