It started out with coffee!

My first blog.. or whatever the kids call them these days

So I must confess, firstly this is my first attempt at this.. blogging stuff. But I am intrigued by the fact that we can look back at this in years to come and our followers can enjoy the story that is, Laura and I. My name is Trent and I’m a blog newb’.

It all started out with Coffee at Glenbrook. I arrived early and waited ‘impatiently’ at the front of the Coffee shop. Then from a distance this strikingly beautiful lady walked across the road. Her hair swished in the breeze, she wore a yellow dress and her legs went for days. I was immediately impressed but not just on her looks as that is not what its all about but this overwhelming feeling that everything was going to be okay… and I was good with that.

Her name was Laura, she was passionate, dedicated to her children and had a passion for life and positivity. This rang volumes with me and was an instant attraction to her personality. The type of strong, independent and compassionate woman that I could see being apart of my life, that I could share not only my life with but with my Son Reece as well (more on him later).

As we were seated I offered her… ( taking a quick break to make the kids lunch for school) – Back.. offered her, her choice of seat. There are those that like and do not like their back to certain areas or doors etc…. We talked…. okay maybe I did most of the initial talking… Laura was so nervous. I remember her furiously flicking through that menu a thousand times and still not having any idea of what she wanted.. was she even looking at the eggs benny or the omelette options. I wasn’t sure if, 1; she wanted to bail instantly or 2; was that nervous that her only way of deflection was to flip the menu pages over and over and over like a magician shuffling a trick set of playing cards…. was it a disguise? Was the emergency phone call about to ring.

She continued to gaze in my eyes, but because I looked at her with such interested and the fact that I like to look into peoples eyes when I talk to them, she darted away instantly, in this shyness way that was cute but cautious in her approach.

We talked about everything and anything, my life, my story…. Laura listened in an apparent sense of guard but also with interest. The waiter came back several times… was she concerned by the amount of flicking going on by Laura in the menu or was she trying to be a saviour in that some interjection for coffee was necessary at that particular time. The answer… neither… it was just perfect – regardless.

By the end of it, the waiter was pretty much done with us!… we had laughed and joked and payed out many whilst people watching… which we become to know, was an enjoyment of both. By this time I felt a great connection with Laura and I had hoped she felt the same…. Was it meant to be… was it.. one of those “from simple things the best things begin?”

I paid.. As every gentleman should. Seriously this whole equal share 2019 stuff is so overrated in the dating sense. MEN, Pay up on the first date would you. Seriously, I am not working out 62% (because, she had a high cost meal) of $55.85c for her to realise that one; I suck at math on the first date and two I am a stingy bastard. Nope, that is just not me.

I took the plunge, was it that I go in for the kiss on the cheek and a genuine “really great to have met you and how does Thursday night sound for ice cream” or do I trust my gut and risk it all with a further proposal of a continuation of lunch. So In true Trent style. I did.

A walk through the Glenbrook National Park to Nepean lookout. Now this was risky, did she think I was going to throw her off the gorge or take her hostage…. either way It wasn’t looking great. Thankfully she agreed! What a risk taker :).

We took a walk down the trail and hung out at the lookout for hours, we talked and talked and talked some more…. from what I thought would be a quick lunch date felt like hours of quality conversation, meaningful, insightful, witty and genuine conversation which was with ease, peaceful and intriguing. I could not take my eyes off of her and from what I could tell she felt at ease in my presence. Laura’s aura took me by surprise, it was everything I had been looking for and everything I needed and wanted in my life. She gave me a sense of calm and setteldness.

I had not had these feelings for such a long time…… It was like there was no one else in the world! at that time, and in that place and in that space. It sounds like poetic justice. Laura has always said I have this ability with words.. I just don’t see it.

Time stood still. The clouds rolled with blues, whites and shadows of the world below it. We sat on the edge of the rock shelf overlooking the river below. Speed boats sped past, a swimmer in the distance enjoying the serenity of a sandy edge, the soft breeze provided a sent of the eucalyptus trees above and the fresh air was uniquely blue moutanins’ish.

We disappeared back up the trail, I took her hand…… it was effortless and worthwhile.

It was something like 6+ hours. I can’t recall. I lost track of time. It was the start of something great…. IT WAS THE START… the start of Laura and I.