I don't really have a lot of friends, as I tend to be quite introverted in social situations. When I was working for IBM, I could give a presentation in frontof hundreds of people at a conference - no problem - but I dreaded the cocktail parties etc afterwards, as I am quite a shy person (although my workmates would never have guessed).
I have made loads of wonderful friends on Pet Talk, and I am grateful for all of you every single day!!
Brenda - My best friend in the whole world is in South Africa. Her son Shane and my son Cameron started school together, so that is how we met. She is the ONLY person who comes to the airport EVERY time I leave South Africa after a trip, and it is like having a part of me ripped out every time I say goodbye to her. I enjoy her company so much that we even pay for her and her sons to come on holiday with us (she is divorced, so money is a bit tight). She really is like the sister I never had, and I miss her terribly. (We had a really weird experience last year. We correspond via email almost daily, but only phone each other for birthdays, as it is so expensive. One day last year I had an overwhelming urge to call her. When I did she started crying and told me her mom had just died (very suddenly - she wasn't even sick). It was like our connection is so strong I could feel that she needed me
When I went back in June, I didn't tell her I was coming and I just walked into her office!! I will never forget the look on her face - priceless!!
This is us on vacation together last December:
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