I then, felt my self rise up from the waist up... I was sitting straight up.  I was very light and then realized the other part of "me" was laying down listening to the race on the TV.  THEN, I felt a male energy walk along the side of my couch and sit down next to me.  I felt my right hand begin to rub his right shoulder.  I could hear my thoughts ask, "is this Chris?".  Chris was a guy I was working with at the time.  I heard no response.  I continued to rub his shoulder then he grabbed my hand and pulled it over his right shoulder and kiss the backside of my right hand.  Very polite and very caring.  Then he got up an walked away towards my kitchen.  As he walked off I grabbed his boxer waist pants and popped the elastic.  I could feel myself laugh playfully.  I didn't want him to leave but then I returned to my nap.  I woke up and remembered the whole thing.  I never found out who the male was but was never afraid.  I don't know if he was a spirit or another neighbor having an OBE. 

Any associated medications or substances with the potential to affect the experience?     No

Was the kind of experience difficult to express in words? No

At the time of this experience, was there an associated life threatening event?          No

What was your level of consciousness and alertness during the experience?           Total

            Was the experience dream like in any way?   No

Did you experience a separation of your consciousness from your body?     Yes

What emotions did you feel during the experience?            Comfort, never afraid, in control, curious.

Did you hear any unusual sounds or noises?           No, just the TV.

LOCATION DESCRIPTION:  Did you recognize any familiar locations or any locations from familiar religious teachings or encounter any locations inhabited by incredible or amazing creatures?    No

Did you see a light?           No

Did you meet or see any other beings?           Yes

Male presence.  I could tell he was only in a pair of checkered boxers.  No shirt.

Did you experiment while out of the body or in another, altered state? No

Did you observe or hear anything regarding people or events during your experience that could be verified later? No

Did you reach a boundary or limiting physical structure?             Uncertain

I was trying to pull myself out of the rest of my body but I could only get my torso out.  I tried before but I can't get past my waist.  I'm a small girl.... but I just won't let go.

Did you become aware of future events?       Yes

I started to notice in my dreams that spirit will send me messages when I need them.  They'll make some in a normal dream stick out in an odd sense.  Like a dresser when I'm shopping.. the dresser will be on rocker legs and rocking in my face.  OR they'll send me a pack of dogs...  OR they'll send me $150.00 dollar bills which don't exist.  They know I'll be looking.

Were you involved in or aware of a decision regarding your return to the body?       Uncertain

Did you have any psychic, paranormal or other special gifts following the experience that you did not have prior to the experience?         No

Did you have any changes of attitudes or beliefs following the experience?   Yes

How has the experience affected your relationships? Daily life? Religious practices? Career choices?       I truly believe that that part of myself is what moves along when the body dies.  My father was killed in Vietnam when I was 1.5 yrs and I'd been looking for him.  Prior to this experience he let me know he was still around.  I find the whole experience comforting and encouraging to continue to live our lives fearlessly and whole-heartedly.  I feel a structured religion is too confining.  The Universe is kind, compassionate and wise.  We're just here to go through it for the experience it brings.  I don't try to read too much into things anymore.  They are what they are and I'm just along for the ride.  I love my life.

Has your life changed specifically as a result of your experience?         Yes

Have you shared this experience with others?         Yes

Carefully but every chance I can I do.  I hope that maybe in some way it helps somebody else to reach beyond.

What emotions did you experience following your experience?  I wanted to know who the guy was.

What was the best and worst part of your experience?      Nothing bad.... only good.  It has GOT to be the coolest experience I've ever had!

Is there anything else you would like to add concerning the experience?        Can I do it again?

Following the experience, have you had any other events in your life, medications or substances which reproduced any part of the experience?         No

If I meditated on a regular basis I'm sure I could do it again.  Honestly, I'm lazy.