The trip recedes but resides in my journal. I can't seem to get cohesion on that to transfer it to the blog page. I am letting it go for now as procrastination has got me not writing at all.
My lovely all in one computer with its lovely fat screen has been fixed by my genius tech guy. At a ridiculously low price as always. He loves the challenge he tells me (he's retired). It needed a few parts that he sourced and it's humming like a charm. And at the speed of sound it seems. A brand new solid state drive in her innards.
I met a friend I hadn't seen in nearly 1-1/2 years during the week. In our local café. And as soon as we saw each other we burst into tears and then sat and nattered for 3 hours.
Yesterday I went to an afternoon tea party at a friend's house but actually it turned into dinner with a bunch of friends and it felt like, you know, so normal. I had an absolutely lovely time climbing out of my own head and listening to the updates on all these much younger friends' lives. Kids ran in and out of the rooms, music played, the sun shone, half of the guests sat on the patio outside, and I held court at the dining room table in the cool air within, George (my cane) by my side. I mainly listened though.
Today my helper is in the apartment bringing order to the chaos of over a month without her. She is a treasure.
A photo of the Gros Morne ferry house and pier in the distance with the fjord of Gros Morne behind. The long boat ride through the fjord was spellbinding. An extraordinary place. So many incredible memories gathered on our trip.
The feeling of feeling free to have a life is priceless. My cane belonged to my great grandfather. Never occurred to me to name it. When I'm alone, we get along well. When I have company, it's always "Where is that damn cane?" I constantly forget I cannot walk without it. Or, if I take three steps there, I won't get back alone.
ReplyDeleteWith me its unpredictable endurance Joanne. Some days I can walk maybe 100 steps without George, other days it's like "George help me out of this chair!" So I we walk together nearly all of the time. He's a lovely lad.
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I am thrilled that you have a little normalacy in your life again. I went out last night - a family member's birthday celebration. I am paying a heavy price today.
ReplyDeleteAnd thank you for those glorious photos.
Yes, I hear you EC, I went out for dinner with fam last night and oh boy today I am not seeing or doing anything even though the ocean calls me. But then so does the laundry but NO to either. I really really have to think of the price.
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It looks a beautiful place, but so very cold.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you got to go out and have lunch with younger people. I think it helps a lot to see and hear different people instead of just being inside our own heads so much.
Truly it does River, and they are so full of piss and vinegar and plans. One was painting her walls in different colours and collecting art from Iraq. I mean fascinating, right?
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Social activity as you experience takes you out of yourself and gives a lot of other things to think about, and perhaps talk about with someone else.
ReplyDeleteThe scenery looks stunning, especially at full size.
Thank you Andrew, I should have brought my "real" camera, but it weighs a ton. I must ask my companions if I can "borrow" some of their pics.
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I loved hearing from you again.
ReplyDeleteLinda thank you so much. Comments like yours fortify me :)
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Wonderful to have you back blogging and sharing your return to normal.
ReplyDeleteThank you Ramana and thank you for your email support. It was a terrible, lonesome time without my last two treasured longtime friends gone to the stars.
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Great that you could properly relax and feel normal for a change. We're still a long way from normal in the UK, where the infection rate is rocketing again.
ReplyDeleteNick it is very worrisome with 1200 scientists coming out yesterday saying what BJ has done is absolute madness and could have devastating consequences on the world.
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The worst of isolation is the dark corners of one's own mind, good to get out in the sunlight of friends and socializing! Stunning photos of Gros Morne, I hope you will post more about your trip. I camped at Gros Morne but I was travelling with an old dog and didn't think I could take him on the fjord trip, it sounds marvellous. NL easily matches BC for stunning landscapes.
ReplyDeleteYes, Annie, we need to give ourselves a kick out the door sometimes. I know I do. And I never regret it either. Seeing all these wonderful women was the boost I needed.
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So good to have you back. And what timing with joining the others for the first time in what seems like forever. The photos are absolutely breathtaking. Thank you for sharing. Stay well and reasonably sane. Hugs from the base of the mini-mountain in Maine.
ReplyDeleteThank you Regina. Yes, a time of healing for me and acceptance and the social events really helped.
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It's so hard to get out, and so lovely and needed when you get there, at least that's how I feel almost every time I leave my own room and mind. So happy to hear from you again. And so wonderful photos to boot.
ReplyDeleteIt is hard to get out Charlotte and leave the comfort zone of predictability. I feel safe at home. Thank you for your appreciation.
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It is nice to socialize, isn't it? I love a good party, too. Beautiful photos so far. Keep them coming.
ReplyDeleteIt certainly improves the day when there is some social interaction Gigi!
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Beautiful photos and so nice to see you posting. Stay well.
ReplyDeleteThank you E!
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Different coloured walls and art from Iraq! I'd like that
ReplyDeleteHer first unshared house that she bought by her very own self! So inspiring. And the proceeds from her Iraq purchases go to help injured children.
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Yes! Normalcy rocks. My five years in Labrador was certainly a training ground for a pandemic, but even there we had gatherings, celebrations. Glad to see you turning your face to the sun!
ReplyDeleteIt feels so great to be able to hug friends and sit and talk. I worry about whether that will be going away soon for at least a while.
ReplyDeleteIncredible scenery - I'm jealous!
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