Friday 15 June 2012

The Positive Side of the Internet

We hear so many negative stories about the internet that I thought I'd share something positive which happened to me last night.


In December I ordered a package from October Afternoon, yes this is a wonderful side of the internet, the ability to shop anywhere in the world at any time but this is not want I want to share with you. When the package arrived there was some things in there that I didn't quite know what to do with, so I posted a question on the October Afternoon Facebook page. I received an answer from an American lady and she suggested adding her as a friend so that I could see what she had made with the products.
Anyway, time passed and we made the odd comments on each other's statuses and photos, she has recently started a little furniture business and I really wished I could buy some of her things as they are beautiful. I suggested it would be a good idea to start a blog as a way to expand, I gave her the link to my blog just to give her an idea.
Then last night, after 24 internet free hours, I logged into Facebook and read this wonderful message from her:


My dear UK friend (whom I've never met, but thru an October Afternoon kinship have bonded with)


'I read your blog tonight and, oh my goodness. You are a strong, talented and tough woman! I've had a lot of really bad luck the last year, and sat around and felt horribly depressed for the longest time. But, during my depression, I always looked forward to your status. ........
You are an inspiration, and I am looking forward to reading your next blog. Keep your chin up, there is happiness to come.
From your friend across the pond.


I hope you don't think me conceited for publishing this, but it really made me feel good inside to know that I can touch someone, or amuse someone, whom I've never met.
Maybe that's the secret!
I'll leave you with a photo of my new swimming pool.




4 comments:

  1. Bloody hell Jacko, you need waders to hang out the washing! I heard it was bad near Bognor.
    Great story btw and let's hope she is right, you deserve a break.xx

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  2. Not conceited at all Jaki. It's the kind of thing that gives you a warm and fuzzy feeling xx
    I can't believe that's your garden! We've had a lot of rain over the last week, but thankfully it's been draining away.

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  3. How lovely! (the story about the lady not the swimming pool!) It is certainly a wonderful feeling to know that we have made an impression on someone, especially so far away.

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  4. Hi Jaki, just stopping by to say how delightful your blog is. Thanks so much for sharing. I have recently found your blog and am now following you, and will visit often. Please stop by my blog and perhaps you would like to follow me also. Have a wonderful day. Hugs, Chris
    http://chelencarter-retiredandlovingit.blogspot.ca/

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