Daily Prompt: What’s the most time you’ve ever spent apart from your favorite person? Tell us about it.
Blegh, I should not be let loose on the keyboard today considering my melancholy mood…but I shall post, regardless.
I don’t have one specific favorite person. Yes, like all moms I miss my children terribly when they go away on camps or sleepovers. I spend time worrying, wondering if they’re ok, as I said – just like all moms. Surprisingly my children are very social people and have friends.
I have people I miss though, just the sheer communication. When bloggers who blog regularly suddenly stop posting, well I miss them. I wonder what has happened to them and always hope that they’re ok.
I am not a very social person and mostly mosey around in my own world, thinking about the very few people I have allowed in…and then often realize that they couldn’t give two hoots or wonder about me the way I do them (see, told you I was all melancholy.) Sometimes I think my mistake is that I give myself far too much credit.
Quite frankly, I don’t know why I do it, make the very few friends I make in between, I mean…why?
I share your concern when regular bloggers stop posting. Very rarely does one find out what happened to make them stop. It is possible to care for and miss virtual friends! Here`s a virtual hug for you (((((((((((((((((((())))))))))))))))) and a cheer-up feather from Goosey.
Aw, thank you Goosey – you made me smile with the virtual hug.
*hugs*
Isn’t strange that you miss virtual friends. I will even say ‘O. so and so said this and that’ and my daugter will say “I dont know a person with that name it must be a fb friend’. I love my FB friends.
I do too. I love my virtual friends and often miss them very much.
*hugs*
Yes, I also wonder why people just disappear into the ether. Do you remember, Sonel? I miss her blogs. Sunday hugs to you. xx
Yes, she is one of them ad.
*hugs*
You should always give yourself more credit than anybody else will give you Esperanza!
And, to my way of thinking, if people don’t want to know me because I don’t fit the norm – their loss entirely!
I like the way you think ghiatjie.
*hugs*
I’ve recently stopped logging onto a certain social network… let’s say it sounds like “Tracehook”.
And I wonder, am I missed? Do people look for my status updates and wonder where I am? I don’t think so. I don’t mean that in a ‘down on myself’ kind of way, I just think people are more wrapped up in their own worlds and don’t tend to miss people as much as others might think.
I don’t have many people in my life – I moved away from friends and family around three and a half years ago while I was married, but then when my wife left me (six months AFTER we moved) I was left in a place where I knew nobody. My entire social circle now is either over text or email. And when I don’t have my son with me, I am literally all on my own. And that can be hard.
I don’t know what point I’m trying to make here… I guess it’s because I’m also in a melancholy mood…
Love the blog
Well, I hope our melancholy moods will disappear shortly. Thank you for sharing, Simon.
*hugs*
Simon it is really amazing how much one can benefit from haviing friends to chat with. I am not lonely but I just moved from my house to a beautiful Garden home cennected to my daugter.s house but when I start missing loved ones, and feel life isn’t worth it, I come and talk to my friends. It’s one of my vavourite things, and then I don’t feel so bad. (Apollogy to Mary Poppins)
My circle of friends has dwindled somewhat over the years, but fortunately I can live with myself.
I also miss some of the old LD crowd. The ones we found here on WP are the ones worth keeping.
I agree with you Pussycat, there are a few of the LD crowd that I miss but I must say that I wish I had moved to WP sooner than I did…I really like it here.
*hugs*
I spent 20 years ignoring me. I had no friends. When I was away from my husband I was happiest. That’s messed up! I missed me. I am enjoying getting reacquainted. As a result, I have new and more friends than ever before that I miss on a regular basis when I don’t see or speak to them for a few days, thank you internet. I feel so blessed with the people now in my life and I miss bloggers who go away too. Interesting question that my answer actually surprised me! When we reach out there is always someone to catch us. *hugs*
The internet is a lifesaver in so many ways, Art.
*hugs to you*
I guess we are all a bit melancholy today…perhaps it’s in the air…but hopefully Esperanza, tomorrow will dawn with shining love…and hope. xo
Yes, you’re right, tomorrow is a new day
*hugs*
Well Hope, at least you know I am always around! Always there for you, even when my world is in chaos. Tons of Blossalicious Love and Hugs xxx
You are one of the very special ones, Blossie – thank you for always being there.
*hugs*
Beautiful
Thank you
*hugs*
It appears your concerns and degree of “socialness” are shared my many. Count me in too. Maybe something about Introverts vs. extroverts as well? Interestingly I am paired with someone more extroverted so it kind of balances out.
Maybe opposites attracting then, Eric.
*hugs*
love it!!
Thanks terry.
*hugs*
I missed out your post when your computer went on a fritz.
“Quite frankly, I don’t know why I do it, make the very few friends I make in between, I mean…why?”
As always, the answer is “Why not?” I would find loneliness much worse.
I have a friend who moved to Africa to “save the animals.” 3 or 4 times a year we would have a playdate in museums or attractions around Los Angeles and let ourselves just be crazy. Definitely miss that. . .
;o)
I have nominated you for ‘The Most Inspiring Blogger’ Award. I hope you don’t mind.
Thank you sarah, I don’t mind at all
*hugs*
You’re more than welcome.
Two things: first, I understand about the being gone thing. I have not gone to church but once in a long while (long while). I am not angry at people, but, for the most part, no one has asked me to go back, no phone calls from those I attended with. It’s like “we miss him, but, oh well…”. I really don’t intend on going back much if at all, but wonder why people do that – not try to put themselves out that tiny bit to see if…
Second, you, dear lady. I would miss you bunches if you disappeared and would try to find out why. You are one of the people here in blog land I do truly enjoy our short conversations with and think of you as a special person. I understand you, perhaps, more than you know, and feel a lot of what you feel. Melancholy or not, smile and be happy – you are loved.
Scott
Thank you Scott, you said just the right things now and I really appreciate that so very much.
*hugs*
I miss some of the old LD guys but I’ve met a few new guys here too. Sometimes you just move on and find your new “favourites”
*hugs*
Yes, that is so true TA
*hugs*
I cannot know how it must feel if loved ones and friends disappoint you. but I’ve been blogging with you for quite a while now and I think that you must be one of the nicest, sweetest people I can think of. If you were disappointed in someone, put him/her/them out of your mind and heart. My Mantra ‘Youre in control of you thoughts’ So leave the bad ones. I am sure there is lots and lots of beautiful things in you to love.
You read me so well Rita. It is a difficult thing to do sometimes.
*hugs*
I really like the friends I’ve met on wordpress, including you. Your honesty is so refreshing! I think that I will find the winter blues a little less potent now that I have discovered blogging. It’s nice to visit other blogs even while my nose is rosy from a cold – can’t do that comfortably in person… Hugs! And I don’t have to worry you’ll catch this bug!
Blessings ~ Wendy
Thanks Wendy, blogging is a blessing in so many ways.
Hope you get better soon.
*hugs*
You don’t give yourself enough credit, Hope. You are such a kind, loving person – just what most of us really like in a friend. Maybe they know they don’t deserve you for a friend. ♥♥♥
Thanks for saying that adee
*hugs*
I often think of bloggers we left behind and hope they are well and happy.
Me too footsy.
*hugs*
Aww… Isn’t it odd how one minute you’re strangers and in time you become attached and worry about other bloggers? I think most people here do. Anyways, I don’t think it matters that you don’t make much friends. I mean, better few and far between and these are the few who really matter and make a difference than hundreds who all don’t really matter much right? I’m also like that and my best friend’s boyfriend actually finds it weird that I have so little friends on Facebook. But you know what Ross Gardiner said in his video (“You Need To Get Off Facebook”) –
You don’t have 857 friends (I think that was the number). You have about 4. And that’s okay. =D
*hugs*
This is so true…there are those who matter very much to me,
*hugs*
And the Old Man smiles.
*hugs to the “old man*”
I share your concern when regular bloggers stop posting. Very rarely does one find out what happened to make them stop. It is possible to care for and miss virtual friends! Here`s a virtual hug for you (((((((((((((((((((())))))))))))))))) and a cheer-up feather from Goosey.
Aw, thank you Goosey – you made me smile with the virtual hug.
*hugs*
Isn’t strange that you miss virtual friends. I will even say ‘O. so and so said this and that’ and my daugter will say “I dont know a person with that name it must be a fb friend’. I love my FB friends.
I do too. I love my virtual friends and often miss them very much.
*hugs*
Yes, I also wonder why people just disappear into the ether. Do you remember, Sonel? I miss her blogs. Sunday hugs to you. xx
Yes, she is one of them ad.
*hugs*
You should always give yourself more credit than anybody else will give you Esperanza!
And, to my way of thinking, if people don’t want to know me because I don’t fit the norm – their loss entirely!
I like the way you think ghiatjie.
*hugs*
I’ve recently stopped logging onto a certain social network… let’s say it sounds like “Tracehook”.
And I wonder, am I missed? Do people look for my status updates and wonder where I am? I don’t think so. I don’t mean that in a ‘down on myself’ kind of way, I just think people are more wrapped up in their own worlds and don’t tend to miss people as much as others might think.
I don’t have many people in my life – I moved away from friends and family around three and a half years ago while I was married, but then when my wife left me (six months AFTER we moved) I was left in a place where I knew nobody. My entire social circle now is either over text or email. And when I don’t have my son with me, I am literally all on my own. And that can be hard.
I don’t know what point I’m trying to make here… I guess it’s because I’m also in a melancholy mood…
Love the blog
Well, I hope our melancholy moods will disappear shortly. Thank you for sharing, Simon.
*hugs*
Simon it is really amazing how much one can benefit from haviing friends to chat with. I am not lonely but I just moved from my house to a beautiful Garden home cennected to my daugter.s house but when I start missing loved ones, and feel life isn’t worth it, I come and talk to my friends. It’s one of my vavourite things, and then I don’t feel so bad. (Apollogy to Mary Poppins)
My circle of friends has dwindled somewhat over the years, but fortunately I can live with myself.
I also miss some of the old LD crowd. The ones we found here on WP are the ones worth keeping.
I agree with you Pussycat, there are a few of the LD crowd that I miss but I must say that I wish I had moved to WP sooner than I did…I really like it here.
*hugs*
I spent 20 years ignoring me. I had no friends. When I was away from my husband I was happiest. That’s messed up! I missed me. I am enjoying getting reacquainted. As a result, I have new and more friends than ever before that I miss on a regular basis when I don’t see or speak to them for a few days, thank you internet. I feel so blessed with the people now in my life and I miss bloggers who go away too. Interesting question that my answer actually surprised me! When we reach out there is always someone to catch us. *hugs*
The internet is a lifesaver in so many ways, Art.
*hugs to you*
I guess we are all a bit melancholy today…perhaps it’s in the air…but hopefully Esperanza, tomorrow will dawn with shining love…and hope. xo
Yes, you’re right, tomorrow is a new day
*hugs*
Well Hope, at least you know I am always around! Always there for you, even when my world is in chaos. Tons of Blossalicious Love and Hugs xxx
You are one of the very special ones, Blossie – thank you for always being there.
*hugs*
Beautiful
Thank you
*hugs*
It appears your concerns and degree of “socialness” are shared my many. Count me in too. Maybe something about Introverts vs. extroverts as well? Interestingly I am paired with someone more extroverted so it kind of balances out.
Maybe opposites attracting then, Eric.
*hugs*
love it!!
Thanks terry.
*hugs*
I missed out your post when your computer went on a fritz.
Thank you seeker, I appreciate that.
*hugs*
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“Quite frankly, I don’t know why I do it, make the very few friends I make in between, I mean…why?”
As always, the answer is “Why not?” I would find loneliness much worse.
I have a friend who moved to Africa to “save the animals.” 3 or 4 times a year we would have a playdate in museums or attractions around Los Angeles and let ourselves just be crazy. Definitely miss that. . .
;o)
Yes, I get it.
*hugs*
Reblogged this on cftc10.
As much as you sometimes might not think so…I’m sure many people do think and care about you.
And why shouldn’t they?
I dont know.
*hugs*
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I have nominated you for ‘The Most Inspiring Blogger’ Award. I hope you don’t mind.
Thank you sarah, I don’t mind at all
*hugs*
You’re more than welcome.
Two things: first, I understand about the being gone thing. I have not gone to church but once in a long while (long while). I am not angry at people, but, for the most part, no one has asked me to go back, no phone calls from those I attended with. It’s like “we miss him, but, oh well…”. I really don’t intend on going back much if at all, but wonder why people do that – not try to put themselves out that tiny bit to see if…
Second, you, dear lady. I would miss you bunches if you disappeared and would try to find out why. You are one of the people here in blog land I do truly enjoy our short conversations with and think of you as a special person. I understand you, perhaps, more than you know, and feel a lot of what you feel. Melancholy or not, smile and be happy – you are loved.
Scott
Thank you Scott, you said just the right things now and I really appreciate that so very much.
*hugs*
I miss some of the old LD guys but I’ve met a few new guys here too. Sometimes you just move on and find your new “favourites”
*hugs*
Yes, that is so true TA
*hugs*
I cannot know how it must feel if loved ones and friends disappoint you. but I’ve been blogging with you for quite a while now and I think that you must be one of the nicest, sweetest people I can think of. If you were disappointed in someone, put him/her/them out of your mind and heart. My Mantra ‘Youre in control of you thoughts’ So leave the bad ones. I am sure there is lots and lots of beautiful things in you to love.
You read me so well Rita. It is a difficult thing to do sometimes.
*hugs*
I really like the friends I’ve met on wordpress, including you. Your honesty is so refreshing! I think that I will find the winter blues a little less potent now that I have discovered blogging. It’s nice to visit other blogs even while my nose is rosy from a cold – can’t do that comfortably in person… Hugs! And I don’t have to worry you’ll catch this bug!
Blessings ~ Wendy
Thanks Wendy, blogging is a blessing in so many ways.
Hope you get better soon.
*hugs*
You don’t give yourself enough credit, Hope. You are such a kind, loving person – just what most of us really like in a friend. Maybe they know they don’t deserve you for a friend. ♥♥♥
Thanks for saying that adee
*hugs*
I often think of bloggers we left behind and hope they are well and happy.
Me too footsy.
*hugs*
Aww… Isn’t it odd how one minute you’re strangers and in time you become attached and worry about other bloggers? I think most people here do. Anyways, I don’t think it matters that you don’t make much friends. I mean, better few and far between and these are the few who really matter and make a difference than hundreds who all don’t really matter much right? I’m also like that and my best friend’s boyfriend actually finds it weird that I have so little friends on Facebook. But you know what Ross Gardiner said in his video (“You Need To Get Off Facebook”) –
You don’t have 857 friends (I think that was the number). You have about 4. And that’s okay. =D
*hugs*
This is so true…there are those who matter very much to me,
*hugs*