I was having a horrible day at work. I literally spent most of the day at my desk fighting back tears because I was so fucking frustrated.
Near the end of the day, one of my coworkers, who isn't normally one to bitch or gossip, stopped by my office and told me how angry he's been about our office politics and our lack of clear direction. Seeing the look of frustration and exasperation in his face was like looking into a mirror. It was nice to talk and know that I'm not the only one having a hard time, but it also made me feel more down. It's bad enough that I felt like shit all day, but I hate to see someone else feeling that way too.
In the middle of our conversation, my phone rang. It was my best childhood friend who I hadn't talked to in about 6 months. She called out of the blue just to say hi. It was the best timing in the world.
She and I have known each other since about 2nd grade. We were inseparable all through grade school and middle school. Even when her mother moved away and she started going to a different school, I still spent nearly every weekend with her at her dad's house. They were my second family.
We lost touch in high school and college, but we found each other again a few years ago on MySpace. To my surprise, she had been living in Portland, only an hour away from me!
We managed to get together a few times, but then a year ago, she moved to NYC to go to graduate school. I've only spoken with her once since she moved, and I've missed her.
She's one of those friends where we might not talk for months or even years, but when we reconnect, we pick up right where we left off as if no time had passed at all. I love that. Through all the changes in our lives, we always know each other.
Her phone call really made my day.
You know how sometimes people ask you how things are going, and you feel like you have to lie and say everything's great because nobody wants to hear it if things aren't going well?
I've never felt that way with her. I told her all about the shit at work, and she was so supportive and encouraging. She totally made me feel better. And I got to hear all about her adventures in NYC, which was very exciting. I'm so proud of her for following her dream.
I don't have very many close friends who stick with me through all the ups and downs in life, but she has always been there. Even during the years when we lost touch, I knew that she was out there and one day we would talk again.
By the time I got off the phone with her, everyone in my building had left for the day. I stood in my office alone and smiled widely. All my frustration from the day was gone. Talking to my friend was exactly what I needed. How did she know?
She always does.
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6 comments:
Isn't it amazing how just one friend can help shape your day?
I have a friend like yours too. She lives in OK. I've known her since we were 5. There are times that we don't talk for months. But once I hear her voice, it's like the conversation never stopped and we pick up right where we left off.
I don't know what I'd do without her. She's willing to hear the good and bad in my life and I'm there for her as well.
I'm glad your day ended on a better note.
Hiya Andrea, how are you?
I'm good, better now the sun has come out. It really is like summer here now.
I think that you and your friend have a special bond like me and my best friend.
You can not have talked for ages but you seem to sense when the other needs you and it's as if you haven't spent a day apart.
You have somehting special there. I hope it makes you smile when your day is crappy.
xxxxx
Hi Andrea,
I'm sorry you're having such a frustrating and upsetting time at present. Your friend must have sensed your distress!!
Thanks for popping 'round.
I think a large part of "the message" was built by perception and projection.
Agreed.
As a band, when you see that people are looking for something in particular from you, at first you try to provide it.
Perfectly acceptable, no harm in that at all. That supports my theory that he conforms to others ideals though.
But when it morphs into something beyond your control and becomes a barrier to growth, you try to turn it on its head.
True indeed, and something that many have discussed as a possible explaination as to his behaviour.
My only point was that if he can turn one way to provide the thing you're looking for, don't be disappointed if he turns back around again. So many people are disillusioned and they really shouldn't be.
It was nice to see you again, feel free to pop in for a cuppa anytime. Take care and I hope things perk up :)
Thank you sweetie for your encouraging words on my blog.
Love you
xxxxx
I'm sorry to hear you were having a bad day Andrea! Sometimes, there's just one person out there, one friend, who knows exactly when they are needed.
Thanks for stopping by my blogs Andrea! I've missed talking to you! I'm doing well for now, just down with a nasty cold, (i think). You cannot believe how pumped I am for summer holidays!
How are you doing lately?
xoxox;
- 007
I loved your bat story. I learned something new today thanks to you!
I'm glad your friend turned out ok.
By the way:
Yay! It's Friday! Woohoo!
(does a happy dance)
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