I've been feeling a little down and didn't really feel like being social. I had pretty much decided not to go and instead to stay home watching Numbers and working on my puzzle (and wallowing in self-pity). But then I received a text message from DisneyKid asking if I was going. I told him I wasn't sure since I'd had a headache all day but asked if he was going. He said they were all intending to carpool after work and that I had to come. He said they would understand if I couldn't but that they really wanted me to.
Part of my recent "down" feelings was that I feel displaced in life, like there's not really a particular place where I belong or where I'm even wanted. I feel like people just tollerate my presence because they are generally nice and just don't shun people like me. Or maybe they pity me like I'm their service project or something (no loser left behind or something to that affect).
But when DK sent the text I knew they really did want me there. I hadn't worked all week and so the "out of sight = out of mind" rule could have applied but it didn't. So I went.
It was actually a ton of fun! We didn't get to stay for very long but we did get there in time for the birthday cake and a little swimming. After they kicked us out of the pool we got some Taco Bell and went back to DK's house. V left early but Double E and DK made sure to catch me up on all the CU goings on so I'd get the jokes of the week when I got back to work.
By the time I got home I felt a whole lot better. They are truly a phenominal bunch! I really think they are the biggest reason I was meant to work at the CU. Double E, The Man, Shy Singer, The Mama, V, DisneyKid and Zigster. They have all had a part in my recovery and rehabilitation. They have given me stability and a place of encouragement and support to help me rediscover myself. I love them dearly and they are the real reason I've stayed in this job for as long as I have.
They are so much fun, especially when we're all together. I told V and Double E yesterday that if I could get paid just to hang out with them I would never leave my job. But the rest of it is taking it's toll and I'm not sure how much longer I'll last. But that's a post for another blog, I've already delved a little deeper than I said I would here. ;-)
Anyway, thank you DisneyKid and the rest of the WSJ crew for involving me in your fun!
...rather than leaving "...my all by myself..." haha! (p.s. to the rest of ya'll, that's not a typo).
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