Making Those Connections

[ckmunson]

This morning I had a friend over that I had met while working part time this past year. I had invited her over months ago but kids got sick, holidays arrived, and general bad timing had occcured. Finally now in april (how sad to admit that) we had a chance to sit down and get together and just hang out. HOW NICE IT WAS!! I wasn't mom, I wasn't wife, I was just me. Its so often I feel like I am so many other things but not ME.

I have a a personal blog. where I journal about daily life. I find that if I don't write about life, even some of its happenings that I really feel out of balance. Journaling in the past year has really made a difference for me in dealing with emotions and feelings. Its not seeming like its enough.

I am so glad I spent time with a friend today, although she is not a close friend I am positive about building those bridges and making that connection to build a friendship. Being at home with the kids at times makes it so hard to make those connections and have that balance of "me".

[lovinshilah]

Apr. 12, 2007 at 12:30 AM Congrats and I wish I could have something like that!

[hlegurl]

Apr. 12, 2007 at 1:34 AM

sound slike you on the right track. congrats on reconnecting. i may copy your idea of journaling i think it might be good me to see how i veiw my days in writing and hopefully reconnect with myself. good job and thanks

jen

[ckmunson]

Apr. 12, 2007 at 11:00 AM lovinshilah - You can, you can.... it just takes a little time and bravery. I think it can be hard making new friends. I think when your in school its a bit easier because your constantly practicing those social skills.... where when your out of school you haven't had to use those skills and tools and its a bit intimidating at times. (What if they don't like me? - and other stupid thoughts creep in!) YOU CAN DO IT!!

hlegurl - Yeah its a good track to be on.... I really needed some more balance in my life in the girlfriend department. Good idea on the journaling. Let me know if you need any help getting started!

(Original Poster)