Sometimes the best part about putting yourself out there is being seen by friends with whom you thought you had lost touch forever.
Note to self: The best part is always the Connection.
1984 World Fair in New Orleans
Sure I put myself out there because I want to find the perfect agent, garner the publishing deals, receive the kudos, be listed on the lists.
But this is sweeter.
On this New Year’s eve, a comment on my blog from a dear friend with whom I’d lost touch brought me to tears. The tears were not for the content of the comment. Tears of joy for the re-connection. “The perils of Pennie and Patti” she notes in her comment because our connection is study abroad and a novel-worthy Youth-Rail travel adventure through Europe.
Put yourself out there for the “money” but mostly put yourself out there because the unexpected returns can be delightful. I look forward to catching up with Patti in 2021. Maybe I’ll be inspired to write about our epic journey through Spain, France, Switzerland, Germany, Italy, and Greece. We missed a few classes but we learned so much more than the tired professors could have taught us.
I continue to learn (to be taught!) how important our connections to friend and family are.
Thank you for reaching out Patti!
Happy New Year, y’all!
©Pennie Nichols. All Rights Reserved. 2020
Thanks for the reminder. I’ve been thinking about this. Why do we put ourselves out there? For us. And then it pays off especially when we reach others. 🙂
Oh, I am always rejuvenated when I connect with friends from bygone days. (I’m not active on FB, so it takes a little bit more effort to find me.) And when people take that effort to find me, I’m always elated. Thanks for sharing your story and photo.
I love the connections I’ve made through blogging, not just with people from the past, but people I never would have met otherwise.
Indeed!