Yup that is right. I am so busy with life that I have kind of forgotten my cyber world and my friends near and far. I am much easier to find via phone these days, email is even tough, as I cannot check it anywhere else other than my house. It makes life kinda tough.
But I digress...Earlier this year I wrote a blog about Helena and just not being 'in'. Part of that was due to not having 2.5 kids and not being married. However, I am realizing how this town is not too bad when you can find others that are in your shoes. There are a few that are single and willing to go out and have a good time. But I often wonder if this will wear off post Legislative session. I really hope not, but I wouldn't be surprised if that were the case.
But if my friends were to leave, I wouldn't know what to do with myself. I would most likely become a hermit.
Well I am at work, so I should go!
15.1.05
6.1.05
Tsunami First Hand
Here is an update from my friend Jason who is living in Thailand (there is a post from him earlier in my blog...Post election time):
Sawasdee bi Mai, or happy new year from Thailand, no longer the land of smiles... It's our second day back to school in Bangkok, and everyone still seems to be regrouping and trying to focus on education once more, after the insane events of the last two weeks. Almost miraculously, out of the almost 3,000 students and teachers at our school, there seems to be not a single death... Incredible when considering that scores of teachers and students were vacationing along the coasts of Thailand, Sri Lanka, the Maldives, and other places. The last two days have been filled with incredible tales of fortune and survival, and I can't tell you how many people have "near miss" stories, where they were "supposed" to have been in one of the places hit hard by the wave.
One good friend who I celebrated new years with had been on Phi Phi island, where there are only two hotels left standing of dozens that had been there... she and her sister wanted to be on a boat on the morning of the 26th off the island so they could get on their late morning flight, but the hotel had recommended she leave the island the evening of the 25th so she would be sure not to miss her flight. The next morning the hotel was washed out to sea.
Another friend I just ate lunch with had been visiting Khao Lak, the area worst hit in Thailand (over 1500 dead on the 8 km beach) and he and his wife (my boss) were disappointed when all the rooms on the beach had been booked so they had to settle for a hotel 50 meters up the side of the hill. On the morning of the 26th he was sitting on his balcony when the waves rolled in, manged to snap several pictures of the four waves as they swept two km inland, and witnessed tourists and Thais being pulled out to sea to their deaths, helplessly watching from above.
Another friend, also a new teacher, had been in the Maldives (average elevation, 1 meter above sea level) laying on the beach on the morning of the 26th, and when the tide suddenly receeded, he knew exactly what was happening. He grabbed his confused girlfriend and raced to the center of the tiny island, just as the wave swept over the entire island... they held onto palm trees as the water rose to their knees, pushing debris from the hotel all the way across the island and out to sea!
A teacher that Liz works with was in Krabi on a climbing vacation, hundreds died there, and she is still not talking about what she experienced, we can only guess how horrible it must have been...
The more teachers I talk to, the more stories like this I keep hearing... and the more I'm convinced that there must be some higher power watching over us here, because it's really incredible that everyone came back alive and uninjured... In the last week, we have received messages of concern from so many of our wonderful friends, and it is very touching that you all thought of us when this happened. We are fine, but Thailand and our neighbors have a long way to go to recover from this event. In the last week, it has been so incredible to see the effort that so many nations are extending to help bring relief to this region, it's truly an impressive show of support from the whole world.
Sawasdee bi Mai, or happy new year from Thailand, no longer the land of smiles... It's our second day back to school in Bangkok, and everyone still seems to be regrouping and trying to focus on education once more, after the insane events of the last two weeks. Almost miraculously, out of the almost 3,000 students and teachers at our school, there seems to be not a single death... Incredible when considering that scores of teachers and students were vacationing along the coasts of Thailand, Sri Lanka, the Maldives, and other places. The last two days have been filled with incredible tales of fortune and survival, and I can't tell you how many people have "near miss" stories, where they were "supposed" to have been in one of the places hit hard by the wave.
One good friend who I celebrated new years with had been on Phi Phi island, where there are only two hotels left standing of dozens that had been there... she and her sister wanted to be on a boat on the morning of the 26th off the island so they could get on their late morning flight, but the hotel had recommended she leave the island the evening of the 25th so she would be sure not to miss her flight. The next morning the hotel was washed out to sea.
Another friend I just ate lunch with had been visiting Khao Lak, the area worst hit in Thailand (over 1500 dead on the 8 km beach) and he and his wife (my boss) were disappointed when all the rooms on the beach had been booked so they had to settle for a hotel 50 meters up the side of the hill. On the morning of the 26th he was sitting on his balcony when the waves rolled in, manged to snap several pictures of the four waves as they swept two km inland, and witnessed tourists and Thais being pulled out to sea to their deaths, helplessly watching from above.
Another friend, also a new teacher, had been in the Maldives (average elevation, 1 meter above sea level) laying on the beach on the morning of the 26th, and when the tide suddenly receeded, he knew exactly what was happening. He grabbed his confused girlfriend and raced to the center of the tiny island, just as the wave swept over the entire island... they held onto palm trees as the water rose to their knees, pushing debris from the hotel all the way across the island and out to sea!
A teacher that Liz works with was in Krabi on a climbing vacation, hundreds died there, and she is still not talking about what she experienced, we can only guess how horrible it must have been...
The more teachers I talk to, the more stories like this I keep hearing... and the more I'm convinced that there must be some higher power watching over us here, because it's really incredible that everyone came back alive and uninjured... In the last week, we have received messages of concern from so many of our wonderful friends, and it is very touching that you all thought of us when this happened. We are fine, but Thailand and our neighbors have a long way to go to recover from this event. In the last week, it has been so incredible to see the effort that so many nations are extending to help bring relief to this region, it's truly an impressive show of support from the whole world.
Thoughts
Wow, it has been a while since I last posted. I am sorry for that! I have a real job (I know its a miracle) and I am working at least 45-50 hours a week. So to say the least I am busy, and since I work at the state I can't blog while there...they monitor your internet activity.
But life is good here in Helena...write that in the record books...Really I am happy here. At least for the moment. For a girl who thought she could NEVER live in Helena again I am quite content being here. I am enjoying the snow, the cold weather, and politics. I enjoy them all so much I am considering (more so now than ever) running for a political office here in Helena, well Lewis & Clark Co. Still not set in stone, but after a heart to heart from some friends and a slight intervention on their part, I am more inclined now than I have been ever before. The question at hand is whether I could stand Helena for an extended time. We'll see.
But for now I am content. I enjoy Helena, and love most of the folks involved in the Political realm here.
But life is good here in Helena...write that in the record books...Really I am happy here. At least for the moment. For a girl who thought she could NEVER live in Helena again I am quite content being here. I am enjoying the snow, the cold weather, and politics. I enjoy them all so much I am considering (more so now than ever) running for a political office here in Helena, well Lewis & Clark Co. Still not set in stone, but after a heart to heart from some friends and a slight intervention on their part, I am more inclined now than I have been ever before. The question at hand is whether I could stand Helena for an extended time. We'll see.
But for now I am content. I enjoy Helena, and love most of the folks involved in the Political realm here.
21.12.04
Honesty
When does a person choose to be dishonest to friends? I will never for the life of me figure it out. I found out today that a friend of mine, one I thought was a VERY good friend is in fact not the person I thought he was. Just about 3 days before I came home he kinda dropped off the face of the earth and just quit talking to me. Then I find out what I thought to be a truth filled friendship was well...A Lie! Part of me wants to be furrious with him. The other part of me is ok with his choices, but just is baffled at the lack of respect for another. I guess I am a notch above the rest, I actually care about my friends enough to let them know when I have made choices that affect our friendship.
Honesty hurts, but dishonesty hurts more!
Honesty hurts, but dishonesty hurts more!
12.12.04
Home safe and sound
I am home. Safe. Sound. Tired.
But it is good to be here. In just one day I have seen some good friends of the past, and that is nice. But its weird being home now as well. I have a feeling that some friendships where effort was put forth while abroad are starting to die with me being back in the states. And that makes me sad.
It also has gotten me thinking, is it worth the time and energy put forth to invest yourself in others lives? I have always tried to be a friend to all, and be a true friend. But then I wonder if sometimes I think too highly of humanity and others. If I give too much credit to others, trust too much. I don't know, but recently in Ireland and now I am starting to see here, I feel that I give too much and never expect anything in return, and perhaps that is my downfall.
Don't know.
Start my new job tomorrow and that should be fun. A REAL JOB!!!
But it is good to be here. In just one day I have seen some good friends of the past, and that is nice. But its weird being home now as well. I have a feeling that some friendships where effort was put forth while abroad are starting to die with me being back in the states. And that makes me sad.
It also has gotten me thinking, is it worth the time and energy put forth to invest yourself in others lives? I have always tried to be a friend to all, and be a true friend. But then I wonder if sometimes I think too highly of humanity and others. If I give too much credit to others, trust too much. I don't know, but recently in Ireland and now I am starting to see here, I feel that I give too much and never expect anything in return, and perhaps that is my downfall.
Don't know.
Start my new job tomorrow and that should be fun. A REAL JOB!!!
7.12.04
Espana y Montana
Well here I am in Spain. And so much is happening it is INSANE!!! Where to begin. I depart here tomorrow and then with the grace of God will get a flight to Seattle on Thursday. Then I will be back state side for good! I just got a job last night (well yesterday afternoon US time) as the Page Supervisor at the State Legislature! I am very excited and can't wait to start. It really is a perfect job for me. And the job I really really wanted. So that is good. I do have to cut my time here short, but ultimately it will be for the best.
So it really is tough to beleive but I am going home in 2 days...yes 2 days. Wow, I didn't think this time would ever come. The time when I depart Ireland and again don't know the specific date I return...although it won't be long. Ireland is more home than it ever has been!
So it really is tough to beleive but I am going home in 2 days...yes 2 days. Wow, I didn't think this time would ever come. The time when I depart Ireland and again don't know the specific date I return...although it won't be long. Ireland is more home than it ever has been!
5.12.04
Adventures...what adventures
Well here I sit in the Dublin airport, awaiting my flight to Barcelona...yes Barcelona. Lets just say I have amazing friends who love me and as a gift of thanks they like to pay for my all expense (well nearly) holiday to Barcelona before I depart stateside for good! God Bless friends! But here I sit anxiously awaiting what the next chapter of my life will be. I have been talking to a person in Helena re: a job as Page Supervisor at the State Legislature and it truely is my dream job. I want this job SOOOOO bad. There is some possibility that I get this job and will have to return home early, there is also some possibility that I will still return to Seatown the 15th and Montucky the 19th. But I won't know until perhaps tomorrow or even as late as Wed. So its crazy at the moment! Again it wouldn't be MY life if it weren't crazy.
Well I don't want to miss my flight or anything so I best go!
Well I don't want to miss my flight or anything so I best go!
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