I think we are busier in Alabama already then we ever were in Richmond. It’s a good thing. New friends, new organization, new church… just in time for the season of sharp pencils and shiny new shoes. The start of school reminds me that I am getting older. It’s getting harder to remember what those first few days felt like! And Kate is closer to kindergarten than I am far away from Carolina. The rate at which I am aging is baffling to me!
Making new friends reminds me of how awkward that is for me. I’m a pessimist when it comes to making friends and I always think people must find me annoying, obnoxious, strange… wasn’t I supposed to outgrow that in middle school? I saw an old friend this weekend who reminded me of another old friend I haven’t spoken to in many years and I am tempted to try to get back in touch. I will Blingo her and see if I can track her down (Blingo still doesn’t have that ‘google’ ring.)
It’s super hard to make new friends…it really is a slow process..
I feel the same way- I think it started before junior high, and never left. I’m sure it has to do with being self-conscious, and we ought not to be so concerned with what people think about us, but with what we can do for others. Of course, if everybody else seems to be having a good time, it’s hard to know who needs a friendly word.
The older you get the harder it gets. Reminds me of that old Girl Scout song, “Make new friends but keep the old. One is silver and the others gold.”
I feel for you!
I’ve really only made a couple friends here in Monroe, and they were people I was already acquainted with before moving there. I think making friends tends to be particularly hard after highschool for some reason.
I’ve known you just about all your life and never thought of you as annoying, obnoxious, or strange. I’m surprised to hear you ever felt people would classify in any of those ways. You have always seemed so outgoing and comfortable in your own skin.
I was looking through your site for your new address listed… but I’m not finding it. I have a card for a person contemplating a quarter of a century and don’t know where to send it. If you get a chance, please send me your address. Sorry, I think your card will be late but hopefully you’ll read this prior to your birthday and know that we love you and wish you a wonderful birthday. By the way, I personally think you’re a terrific person and mother! Love you.