Yesterday, I had my hen day. It was actually an unexpected hen day, in a way. I invited two friends to meet in the city, but wasn't planning to do anything specifically hen-like - little did I know they had been plotting, along with A.
The day didn't start off very well. Work phoned (see other blog), and that was a bit of a worry. Then I realised that we couldn't get a direct train from our house to the city, because of engineering works, so we were going to be late meeting the friend who had travelled (for four hours!) to be there. Also, the other friend and her husband were a bit late arriving. Friend A (the one 4 hours away), is not known for her patience, and does not like to be messed about, so I was a bit worried about what she would say when we arrived. However, when we eventually met up (after leaving the boys in Debenhams), she was actually not too bad, considering. I did feel really bad, because the mess up(s) were due to my disorganisation.
Anyway, we had lunch in Wagamama, which I always call Wagamama's. I'm sorry. Hmm what did I have - chicken curry (excellent) and coconut ice cream (also excellent). I love Wagamama['s]. Whilst I was happily contemplating the menu, I was informed that I would have to answer a set of questions about A, and for every one I got wrong I would have to do a forfeit. Eep! I actually did ok, but still ended up doing quite a few embarassing things in the restaurant, and in the high street! Could have been worse though. They also took me for a free makeover at the department store (my first one, and the first time I've worn make-up in public (apart from ballet shows as a child)), which I a bit scared about - but it was fun! Got a lot of good tips for doing make up for the wedding.
Other things unsuitable for blogging happened, but nothing too wild - this is me after all!
Friend A left at about 4.30pm, but Friend A husbands/fiances went back to our house for tea and played "Mr and Mrs" , which was fun. Drank wine, looked at photos and talked about marriage. It was a good evening, and a good day. Thank you friends.
If only my thoughts were as logical as the Dewey Decimal System
Lilian
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2 comments:
I'm sorry that I am 'not known for my patience'. I try. It upset me to see that I'm thought of that way, and I will make an extra effort. You're welcome to give me (gentle!) pointers in the right direction. :-)
As you know, I have chronic fatigue. Travelling makes me very tired, and eight hours of it, as was the case that day, renders me housebound, exhausted and useless for a couple of days afterwards. (I had to take the Monday off work.) I think this sacrifice shows how highly I value our friendship even if I sometimes come across as impatient or rude.
I'm glad you had a good day, anyway. That was the whole point. I do care, you know. I do strive to be a good friend. And I'd love to come and see you again soon.
'Friend A'
Dear Friend A,
I am sorry you were upset about what I wrote. I do realise that it was a lot of effort for you to come and see me, and I really appreciated it (although I realise it didn't sound like I did). At the time I was really worried that you were going to be cross, and I felt very bad because we were so late, and I knew you had come a long way to be there, etc. I did have a nice day, thank you, and thank you for being honest in your comment and for valuing our friendship, as I do too.
I know that you strive to be a good friend - you are always thoughtful and make the effort to keep in touch, which I really appreciate. I hope I make enough effort in our friendship, but I probably don't!
I hope that was not too waffly! It would be nice to see you again soon - I should make the effort to come and see you this time.
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