Outstanding in the Field :: The Washington Edition

Even after the first time I finally got to experience Outstanding in the Field (in Texas, where my Mister proposed), I knew I wanted to experience the event in other parts of the country - possibly the world. So, when they were coming very near where I live, I invited Mister’s cousin to go with me as a thank you for her support and kindness through the last year-ish of his life.

And I’m so glad I did.

Not only is B a foodie, she was willing to talk about and tell stories about Mark. And while I really enjoyed the event - the oysters were uh-mazing!!! - it was being able to talk about him and learn things I didn’t know with someone who loved him and knew him from a small child.

It’s a thing at OITF to bring your own plates. And I did…

They are pretty special plates because I got them in the clearance section of Antropologie for Mister and my second experience at OITF and even though I got rid of a lot of things when I moved us to a different apartment, I am so glad I kept these plates. It was another small way we infused him into this experience. And it didn’t hurt as badly as I expected it would.

I highly recommend trying this experience once in your life. It’s a great way to experience something new and the scenery has always been beautiful - a table in an outdoor setting happening before/around golden hour. Stunning.

Maybe I’m more mindful of this now, but even if you go with a group of people you know and are super comfortable with, consider striking up a conversation with those around you - you’ll meet some of the coolest people and realize that there is still a lot of loving kindness in the world.

For more about OITF and what they do, follow them on Instagram.

And let me know if you’re ever planning to go and need a plus one; I am already thinking ahead about a future experience in a lovely setting with yummy food and great company.