Disappointment Comes Again...
As I mentioned yesterday, my first
craft show when pretty well. Thanks for all of your comments – at least
I know my bloggy friends are supportive of me. Do you smell some
bitterness in the air?
Well, I wasn’t going to blog/whine
about it BUT I’m pissed and need to vent somewhere. So here goes – not a
single member of my family or a single one of my physical “friends”
bothered to show up at the show to lend their support or to just say "hi".
I recognize that this is a busy time
of year, but regardless – I would have made time for them and HAVE made
time for them on NUMEROUS occasions – no excuses. I’ve lent support in
everything from attending stupid candle parties, cooking
for retirement parties, hosting surprise parties, to being there
through a failing marriage, to flying from Arizona back to Canada on a
weekend to be at a friend’s wedding, to flying to the Caribbean to
surprise another friend on her 40th birthday.
I’ve done all of that without any expectations of reciprocation or even
thanks for that matter. That’s what friends are for…I thought.
I’m the first person to be there for
anyone in need of physical or emotional support, but I’m always the last
one to receive it. Perhaps it’s because I’m not needy. Perhaps it’s
because I’m strong and independent and don’t tend to rely
on anyone for anything. Hmmm, now I know why…it’s just easier that
way - to avoid being disappointed.
The more I think about it, the more
pissed I’ve become. I’ve said it before – I need new friends and this
just reaffirms that statement.
I’m done with physical friends –
virtual friends are more reliable and supportive. I wonder how long
before they realize that they’ve been un-friended. Who am I kidding?
They won’t realize anything is amiss until the next fundraiser or
personal crisis rolls around…
So with that said, my rant is over. Moving on...
Tomorrow's rant will be brought to you by "The New Internet Nazis".
Comments
Tell me more about the new internet nazi's I am intrigued...
@ Sarah - Thanks Sweetie! Of course, you don't need an excuse - you're just awesome. I hope you are feeling better. BTW, how did your interview go?
@ Simply Suthern - I was disappointed, but I'm over it now. My show was a success and I've received an increase in website traffic - all is good. Thanks :)
@ SA - I like they way you think.
they may not think you need support. just wondering.
You have EVERY RIGHT to complain! Loud and clear! I was just going to comment on the previous post to congratulate you on how well it went (and say:"can we see some pictures?!") but I got upset for you at this post and had to say something here!
I have felt this before when none of my friends showed up for my choir concerts... upsetting is too gentle a word. Was extremely disappointed and a bit angry.
You should at least tell your family how upset you are!
In any case, we love you!!! You have cyber-friends who wish you nothing but the best!!!