I went to a Jewish meditation and Kabbalah-oriented workshop a number of years ago and had a good time and learned a lot. I did not attend that weekend as Meg.
I seriously considered it. I worked out the expenses so I could get a private room with a bath, and how to get up there via train or car.
I'm not a religious person; I'm more spiritual and this seemed to combine two things that would interest me:
- spirituality
- The Grateful Dead
I think I'm ready for a weekend. I think I'd be OK talking to people and interacting as needed and I might even enjoy it more as Meg. Plus, everyone I talk to would have two things in common: the religion and the music.
But in the end, there were too many problems. My work responsibilities have changed and I need to get some reports out now ~ reports that are due at the end of the week and must contain up-to-the-minute information. Taking off Friday would be difficult.
Plus, it's a long trip. I thought it was in the Pennsylvania Berkshires, but it's in Connecticut. It would be about a six hour drive, or a long DC-to-New York train, plus another train to CT, plus an hour or so cab ride.
And it would be cold. Meg's wardrobe isn't very cold-weather friendly. I don't even own a coat, and I don't want one. My closet it quite full already and coats take a LOT of room.
So, in the end, there were too many excuses.
Yes, I know I changed a word. No, I'm not sure which word is correct.
