New Friend

New experiences can happen in the blink of an eye. I have had something happen to me for the very first time and I’m still unsure what I think exactly. I have my blog posted a couple different places where I have a profile up, places where I watch/participate on some of the forums/message boards. I know that this blog is my own personal outlet for expression and a place where I “talk things through” so they make more sense to me. That isn’t very interesting to many people. However, I received a message from someone who sincerely has taken an interest in my words, seems to have seen himself in my perspective, and wants to know more about me as a person. At first I thought it was a ploy, to be honest, but after The Reader discussed several of my entries and his thoughts on my expressions…I realized he was sincerely interested in what I had to say. Stunned was an understatement, but (as vain as this may sound) it feels really nice to be ‘seen’.

With everything going on, my family being sick, work being crazy, etc... no one notices me anymore. I seem to have morphed into a faceless nurse that tends to everyone else. It was a surprise to hear from The Reader, but a very good gift from the universe.

The Reader says he can see my heart, the good and the painful, which is refreshing considering I’m having a hard time seeing myself right now. I’ve been so lost since everything has happened the last few months and really am struggling keeping things together. So what he has had to say really means a lot. For now, I am humbled by his words, honored at his attention, and thankful he stopped to ‘see me’.

I’m flattered beyond belief, The Reader seems like a super nice guy and we have a tremendous amount in common. Could our paths be so parallel that friendship is our destination? I would be happy with that. That doesn’t mean I wouldn’t be interested in anything more, it just means for right now… I am enjoying getting to know him. One day at a time, that’s about all I can handle right now – it’s all he can handle right now. So at least as far as expectations go, we are a good match. J

So thank you, The Reader, for stopping by to say hi.