Posted by Toph on October 26, 2005, at 9:11:22
In reply to Elusive » Toph, posted by Susan47 on October 25, 2005, at 22:00:06
It's so nice to hear you say nice things about me. I think that I have been genuine on Babble, so that if we were to meet I think you would know me. I don't ignore you or anyone, well, except two people I can think of who I never felt safe conversing with. I regret that I can't devote more time here anymore, I loved it when it was the focus of my day, but now I just scan for friends like you to have an occasional interaction. I know how you feel though, there have been countless occasions when I wrote something important to me or something I felt was profound or creative only to have no response. It seems so infantile to need affirmation like that.
Sailing, ah sailing. My parent bought a Sunfish when I was 12. None of my brothers was interested in it. But I used to sail out into Lake Michigan until the shoreline was barely visible. God knows how I'm still alive because those are the shipping lanes and once I was out in a tornado. I was barely able to get the mast down in time. I was in a few regattas but I sucked - not OCD enough, I think. I always thought tipping over was half the fun, anyway. I love water, scuba, waterskiing, fishing, I was a swimmer in high school and college, I even own a Portuguese Water Dog which are also swimmers.
I love you too, Suzie. You have entrusted us with your soul. I hope we have been good stewards. See you around and keep your jib trim.
Toph
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