Been a couple of days. I have got lost in thought the past few days. Lots of stuff swirling around in this head of mine. All started with a blast from the past in the way of a phone call. Someone I was very close to when I first moved to USA over 20 years ago. We were very close friends. We hung out all the time. She made my life in America a lot easier..I was young and alone a lot. I did not know anyone. She introduced me to her friends and they welcomed me with open arms. She was also the first gay woman I had ever met. She showed me a whole other way of life and I tribute her friendship to the open minded person I am today. She taught me that love has no boundaries. Love is love..it's that simple. I should mention that my sister-in-law is gay. Her and her partner have 2 beautiful little girls..they each gave birth to one..they are real sisters ..they have the same dad..a sperm donor..I thank god for him because my nieces are the bomb!! My SIL is having a son in June ..also from same dad. Isn't technology flipping amazing?? Anyway when my SIL came over from UK to visit us in Virginia I introduced her to my friend as I had an inkling my SIL might be gay... she was ;-) And she had the best damn time with my friend..went to her first gay bar..etc etc... So my friend is special to me for many reasons. We unfortunately lost contact over the years...to hear from her last week was incredible. I miss her. I miss our friendship. I miss us.
So what else?? I have been cleaning like a fool here..getting ready for Friday. Got my hair cut today. Went tanning...yes I still tan even though I live in sunny Florida..go figure! My haircut looks okay..can't decide what I am doing with the colour so I am letting the sun do it's magic for now...
Mother's day here in USA Sunday...I miss my Mum. this is a rough month for me. Dh is leaving, it's our anniversary and he won't be here..and 3 years since Mum passed. Top that off with a house full of relatives and a blast from the past...wonder why I can't sleep at night ;-) It's like my mind goes into over drive..one thought leads to another and another...well you get the picture...
Guesswhat?? It's Hump Day already tomorrow.. <looks at Phil> You all have a good one...BTW AI rocked tonight except for Mc Phee...bye bye you are the weakest link!! Oh wait that's another show... ;-)
Lyn
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Hi Lyn,
Thanks for stopping by my journal!! So nice to meet another Florida mom!! We ordered rain up here today and got rain and then Steam!!! Here we go again with the hot time of the year...
I work from at home and it's a challenge to make the same amount of money as in the past working from out of the home but somehow it seems to be slowly coming together. We are looking forward to some days at the beach and all that too!! I marked your journal to get the alerts as you post entries and thanks for the interest in the Avon too!! I need all the customers I can get so do send everyone the link to my site when you can and many thanks in advance!! Hugs,
Lisa
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Wow Lyn...you've had a week eh? I've been thinking of you and thinking of you since May began. It's going to be difficult I'm sure. I hope you know you are never alone. Love you. Traci
As you say lots of stuff swirling around ,its funny what will trigger of a train of thought ,and then the trail it leads us down .........Jan xx
It is going to be difficult for you, as you say lots of stuff swirling in your head. Glad you heard from your friend.
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Anniversarys are never easy. Loved the story about your SIL...those two wee girls will probably have more love showered on them than if they were from a 'conventional' family....they'll be that bit more special. Enjoy your week ;o)
I love when you say "flipping" !!
I am also not looking forward to mothers day. My mom passed in 2001. Nothing is the same without her. Hope you rekindle your friendship again.
hugs,
Ellen
Lyn....I'm a senior carer, or chief bum wiper, in a local nursing home!! Funnily enough I did want want to be a hairdresser when I was younger! You should definitely check out Tesco's when you come over....clothes and shoes galore as well as tellies, VCR's, garden furniture and all that other paraphernalia that you just have to have!! My shopping bill has never been so big!!
Hugs ;o)
this is just a quickie reply to the comment you left on my blog, I wouldn't dream of telling anyone to sod off for telling the truth, I have not been as happy as I should be for many years, but having the children to consider I try to make the best of what I appear to be stuck with at the moment. I'm hoping that once I qualify in September it will mean a few more options are available to me, I think sometimes we all put our own happiness second to the welfare of our kids but I have realised lately that things as they are at the moment are not good for anybody. Sam xx
How AWESOME that a good friend from your past came back. As we age and things like that happen it means more. One of my closest friends ever is gay but he disappeared about 10 yrs ago and i dont know what happened to him.
HUGS,lisa
Have a nice weekend with that house full. My mother is 77 now and who knows how many more Mother's Day's she has left? Take care and be good.
Phil
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