Today, or rather all week I have been feeling rather bitter. It is not a nice feeling and very unlike me I must add. I have just been feeling this way because of recent events and it's not a big deal and I am sure it will pass within a day or two, but sometimes we must be allowed to feel bitter I guess. On Saturday I threw an Advent party for my friends and on the day itself about fifteen friends /acquaintances sent text messages that they were unable to make it. Also not to mention the 5-10 people who did not get in touch at all to confirm if they were coming or not. OK I understand on a cold November evening that many people have colds and depressions and/or do not feel like leaving the house but almost 20 people is a bit much... this thing though is not the only reason for my sudden bitterness but let's say I have run out of energy to organise social events so don't count on me from now on.
tisdag 2 december 2008
On being bitter
Today, or rather all week I have been feeling rather bitter. It is not a nice feeling and very unlike me I must add. I have just been feeling this way because of recent events and it's not a big deal and I am sure it will pass within a day or two, but sometimes we must be allowed to feel bitter I guess. On Saturday I threw an Advent party for my friends and on the day itself about fifteen friends /acquaintances sent text messages that they were unable to make it. Also not to mention the 5-10 people who did not get in touch at all to confirm if they were coming or not. OK I understand on a cold November evening that many people have colds and depressions and/or do not feel like leaving the house but almost 20 people is a bit much... this thing though is not the only reason for my sudden bitterness but let's say I have run out of energy to organise social events so don't count on me from now on.
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oh Malin, i too had two parties recently where almost no one showed up! It made me a little sad, but in the end I just let it go. There is no need offering flowers to someone who doesn't need them!
I wish I could send you flowers, or that you could come to my party or me to yours! That's probably what we need...
;)
Ahhh Malin, Was just enjoying catching up on your blog. Sorry to read this one, i thought it sounded like a great idea! What is an Advent party anyway, is it a Swedish tradition or a Malin-tradition? :) I love the idea . . . It is tricky though, people get so tied up in their lives -the more so as we get older - that we don't make the effort to get out that we used to. I've noticed it in myself: I always blame the amount of work i have to do, not finding a babysitter or sheer exhaustion. All are true 'reasons' but, at the same time, when i do get out i remember the joy of sharing energy like that. We should all remember that more. Good on you for trying. Don't stop - if you want it, a new social circle will gravitate towards you. Perhaps you should move south ;)
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