Where everyone knows your name...
There is a certain comfort level when everyone knows who you are, you look around you at familiar faces and can't imagine life without those people in it. However, what about when your friends are ever evolving as you change residence; take your next journey; move on in life???
Recently I had a small accident and I didn't think to pick the phone up and ask for help, I thought that being as independent as I was , I could handle the situation myself. Although, I couldn't... finally I had to reach out to someone for assistance. I question whether it's pride on my behalf that stops me from asking for help.
When you are quite used to controlling everything in your life, it's not easy to let go. It's not easy to accept that others are there who care about your welfare and what you are going through in life. When you are have walked alone for awhile, you forget you are not just another face in a market place to some people.
(Photos were taken in Boston, 2012)
I guess my gauge was out a little this week, as I have had offers flooding in from people offering to assist. Sending messages enquiring how I am... Word spreads quickly in country towns.
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I'm just sitting back relaxing.
Feeling very comfortable.
Well at least i was until i realised maybe my friends dont know me any more.....
Now thanks to Abagail i'm in a mad panic ringing friends i havent spoken to for a while just to see if they remember me.....
Warm hugs from Norway for a speedy recovery.
The staff were polite , but nothing like the originals.
and post a picture on CS ...
Nice boots, but I think I outgrew wearing anything like that long ago. So unless you want to boot up and show me how that is done... I shall have to say, "No".
But do take care of you and you feet/foot?
Z. I intend to return to work next Monday, but the doctor has not cleared me. I am hoping that this will be behind me next week...I have much to do at work.
Simmo... I am sure that there were more than two. But I have some loose change if you have issues with paying for the calls.
HERE IS A SONG ABOUT WALKING IN SHOES
hope you will soon be able to walk a mile in your shoes
But thanks any way.
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No-one reads blogs anyway...so no-one will ever EVER know. Trust me!
I thank you for your kindness, but "i will survive"
Dont you think it's refreshing knowing that there are still people/friends out there willing to lend a hand to one thats in need, whether it be financial, physical, or just being there.
independance is a great thing, but we should never lose sight of our true friends and we should be prepared to accept a hand when needed.
just an opinion.
and catching up for a coffee before you head off on your overseas jaunt would be an ok idea i think.
Seeing as i work at Melb Towers.....
I'm prepared to fill in any forms you may require to prove my worthiness to have a coffee with.
I might just take you up on the offer of coffee.
the CBD although large, is easily walked if you want to meet.
In box me privately if you think you could squeeze a coffee with me But only if your schedule permits.
I can in box you, you have people outside your area blocked
you shouldn't play with fire... you know that!!..
It wasn't exactly fire. Embarrassingly enough, it was just hot soup. To quote my friends; one said , " Can you believe she wasted soup like that?"... The other friend replied, "Oh but it will only be packet soup, she can't cook".
Sadly, there is truth in both comments.
I will be fine.. .I just want to put it behind me, I am embarrassed by my clumsiness.
free who said anything about free
ok then, you have twisted my arm, i'll shout.....