Just what I needed to inspire me to do something. At least when it comes to blogging (I am thus far a failed blogger, no doubt about that). However, despite my failings I refuse to believe that one is ever "too old" to develop some self-discipline and change. So about time to prove it.
I am at least a decade older than the author, but so what? I have the basics in place, when I am not slightly incapacitated by my friendlessness I am really quite outgoing! So while I may not be sure about what to do in my "real life" I am going to at least get something out of the virtual. Not quite what Bertsche has in mind, but why not?
Anyway, the point is, the book has given me some courage (at least) to maybe do something about what I have known for a very long time. Loneliness is actually quite common, and extremely difficult to admit to others. There is a bit of stigmatization attached to being lonely, as if there is something wrong with you. Maybe not.
I just realise that at this point in my life, I do not need a man in my life as much as that elusive network of friends that I have always longed for. And it is just not going to land in my lap, I am going to have to work for it. Not sure I am up for 52 friend dates :) but I just need to get out my flat and into the real world. If anyone can make it work here in the cold North, I can. (If I tell myself that enough...
Anyway, a fabulous book, which I strongly recommend to those who feel that their friend-network is wanting and for those who just need to revitalise and/or spice up their social lives (I guess...).
So between now two blogs (haha) I am going to try to if nothing else live a it more what I dream to be, as I think it will make me a more interesting friend, and that is as good a start as any.
Not exactly a GREAT new posting, but it will do as a start. One has to start somewhere.
