Tammi's World

A Smile, New Friends, Some Changes

As I posted earlier I got a rough week this week. Hell, it's Tuesday morning and I'm already draggin' ass. And it's not just the driving. It's the schedule, the meetings, the deadlines - just like everyone else, this is just an amazingly busy time for me. So I take my smiles when I can, and cling to the memories that brought them on in the first place. It makes it easier, on those long drives home, smoother when things go wrong, gives me something to look forward to.

I've always told you I have amazing friends. Amazing. And the people I've met via this blog are more than amazing - they are incredible. Part of that is the bond that forms via just reading someone's thoughts, someone's life. You start to care, without even hearing their voice, seeing their smiles. Then, when you do talk, when you do get a chance to sit down over a meal, spend time together it's like you've known each other for years! It's fabulous!!

I. Am. Blessed. Plain and simple.

I started this blog (on blogspot) on March 13 of last year. The first of May I had the opportunity to meet, and spend time with my friend Laughing Wolf. What a great weekend that was, and what a very important friendship that has turned out to be.

Then in June, I managed to meet up with Teresa, blogsister extrodinaire. We'd talked on the phone a couple of times before and talk a few times a week now! She has become more than just a blogsister, she's a sister of choice.

Then in August, during the Hurricane season from Hell, I get the chance to really develop a friendship with Bou, another Blogsis extrodinaire. She talked me through a very difficult time. THEN....I get to meet her and, extra bonus, those precious boys of hers. Again, I've found a sister of choice.

As time marches on I have the opportunity to talk with Johnny_Oh. Another Friend. Another someone that makes me smile with his calls, and the memories of our conversations. Oh - Johnny? We will manage to get together for some jokes and a few drinks. Just you wait and see!!

A wonderful Holiday surprise was next. The chance to not just talk to, but meet _Jon, and a surprise visit from Teresa made my trip home over the holidays The Best Ever. Another bond, someone who I feel like I've known for so long. Someone that I look forward to, not just reading about, but talking to. Laughing with. Someone I care about.

Finally - I had the best surprise on this past Sunday. The phone rings, I've had a bad day, am very tired. I don't recognize the number or the name on the caller ID. BUT......I know I have to answer. I do. It's this wonderful deep male voice saying "Tammi? Hi. It's That 1 Guy!" Oh. My. Goodness!!! What a wonderful conversation. Minutes into it, I've completely forgotten what a horrible day it was. I didn't feel one ounce of exhaustion. I was laughing. He was laughing - what a wonderful sound. I still have to smile when I think of it. Just remembering made yesterday bearable.

I love this! Oh, I've still got many on my list to meet, but I'm just so thrilled that I've had the opportunity to talk with, hug and enjoy so many writers that I enjoy reading every day. Damn, this is addictive. And a change in my life I never expected - but will fight tirelessly to preserve.

UPDATE: Shame on me!! I didn't even mention the WONDERFUL conversation with My Very Good Friend Bloodspite. We had a lovely talk one night that completely over-rode every bit of bad my day tried to implant. ANOTHER great blogger that has become a close friend.

Posted by Tammi at December 14, 2004 10:51 AM | TrackBack