From Echo finds her voice

Journal
Echo read the question from her spiritual counselor.
What is the most memorable gift you've ever received?
A fur coat this last New Year's Eve.
I have never had a fur coat before. This was a full-length white fox coat with satin lining. It was so soft and warm. My boyfriend Brad, a blues singer, gave it to me to wear to the exotic Erotic Ball concert. He wanted to surprise me. Getting picked up in an all-white stretch limo was also exciting for me. I felt like a queen wearing a fur coat and being driven to the concert in the limo. I have never been pampered so much in one night.
When we got to the concert, security escorted me backstage to watch the show. I had a unique laminate tag. It read, "The Too Much Fun Club." Seeing him sing on stage was surreal—like living the dream! I got to see other performers that night, too. I felt like I was special and part of the crowd—like in High School x 10.
My friend Sherri and I went to watch the concert from backstage. While enjoying the show, I wondered if "All that glitters is Gold."
My boyfriend was on stage and needed to be the center of attention, but he earned it. I was his girlfriend, and I wanted my time to stand in the spotlight. When was my turn? I saw a man who could help me get to where I wanted to be. I realized he was right; everyone wanted something from him, including me. I felt awful! I didn't see that I was doing this. I returned the fur coat and decided I needed to work on myself a bit longer before getting into dating someone. I let the Blues Singer go. That night, I learned, "All that glitters is Gold, but comes at a price of hard work and earned fame."
Dan is cute.
The chauffeur Dan, who asked me out, saw me for me. I was trying to stand on my own two feet. He was holding my shoes, and lending support when I almost fell. His kisses were sweet. We may try again with no agenda.
  Always hopeful we step forward.
​​Mary Rossi © 2025

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