Feeling better

[hoggie]

I have been feeling down lately. Some "not so good" news didn't help. I am bacly behind with everythign that needs doing. The weather has been appalling for weeks. Someone popped into my office a couple of days ago and said that for 8 weeks there hasn't been a single day where the wind hasn't topped 25mph (not necessarily all day, but for part of the day) and frequently higher, and most days that has brought rain with it. And most importantly of all - just before Christmas I always have a spell of feeling really sorry for myself, missing all the friends who have left the island and lost touch. All the kids that I helped in the past who have moved on and lost touch. There seems to be something about me that people move on from

So - what's changed?

The weather has turned now and is fresh and chilly but clear and sunny for a few days.

I was talking to a friend here and asking about two mutual school friends (they were my best friends at school and I miss them dearly STILL). She told me that she was in touch with them through facebook, and that if I joined facebook I woud find them under her name. So I thought about it for a day or so, then took the plunge and joined up (I've always said I wouldn't).

I have found both of my friends and they were as pleased as I was to get back in touch. Within about 48 hours of me signing up, I have been contacted by 4 "kids" 3 of which I used to teach riding to, and one I used to babysit for many years ago. It is bizarre, but I suddenly feel better - more whole again. I have always been aware that one of the downsides to living here is that so many people leave - for someone like me that tends to make few friends but really close ones, that can be hard sometimes. But I am as bad as everyone else at writing/keeping in touch with folks so there you go.

And then to top the lot - one of the girls at work came to tell me that her BIL is coming home for Christmas. Another kid who I helped with his riding (I can't say I taught him as he was just a TOTAL natural) but we became firm friends as he grew up. When he started travelling around the world for work we lost touch, but he is home for Christmas so another old contact has come for Christmas.

Isn't it strange how things can affect one? I now I have you guys here, but I do miss my old friends

hoggie

[Wisconsin Ann]

Friends in RL are sooooo great Online friends are fantastic, but someone you have known for years, who you've met over coffee (or tea or sodas), shared a walk down to the shops with.. ... the people who know what it's like to try to get from your home to the office or the shops fighting that WIND!. Those you can say "I went to Sullivan's the other day.." and not have to explain WHAT Sullivan's is! Know what I mean?

[puddlejumper007]

Huggs....hoggie, i am glad things are looking up....