tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16233520.post1093746573608372162..comments2024-01-16T01:36:43.578-08:00Comments on the accidental scientist: Nostalgia: A Toast to FriendshipMichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02537200901718762277noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16233520.post-100814584263011002008-08-08T14:38:00.000-07:002008-08-08T14:38:00.000-07:00Beautiful post, Michelle--wonderfully written. I ...Beautiful post, Michelle--wonderfully written. I imagine I'll be feeling all of that when we move next spring, and just thinking about it gives a bittersweet tinge to the idea of moving.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16233520.post-46468409759568402912008-07-27T11:31:00.000-07:002008-07-27T11:31:00.000-07:00GT, I hate when that happens! I wish you were her...GT, I hate when that happens! I wish you were here too, but you are doing wonderful things out there and I'm so excited to see all the places your very cool degree will take you! <BR/><BR/>Homekeeping Heart, Thanks for stopping by my blog. Those are the hardest friends to find - especially to meet someone like that in the same place, at the same time. I'm thankful for phone calls and email!!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02537200901718762277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16233520.post-55359717395837083112008-07-26T09:10:00.000-07:002008-07-26T09:10:00.000-07:00Enjoyed reading your post. I moved from South Lou...Enjoyed reading your post. I moved from South Louisiana to SW Arkansas about 7 years ago, and still haven't found, in the words of Anne of Green Gables, a "bosom friend." Anyway, I still keep up with my friend from Texas by phone.Homekeeping Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12633447662628508797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16233520.post-43160296289797967842008-07-24T19:26:00.000-07:002008-07-24T19:26:00.000-07:00michelle, i thought i left you a post earlier but ...michelle,<BR/> i thought i left you a post earlier but i guess i closed a window or something and lost the post. <BR/>it just takes a little while and i'm sure you'll have lots of friends to hang out with on oahu. <BR/>if i were home, we'd definitely get together and i'd introduce you to all my favorite restaurants!genkitummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09623993826501338420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16233520.post-5770006500902391502008-07-24T14:22:00.000-07:002008-07-24T14:22:00.000-07:00Deb, Oh good, I'm not banned from friend material ...Deb, Oh good, I'm not banned from friend material yet?! ;) Sounds great - I'm excited to see what they have to offer.<BR/><BR/>Eugenia, yes and no; I was a tech in Monterey, CA for 2 years and watched all of my postdoc and grad student friends leave, and I moved from one city to another my first year of grad school (marine station to main campus). So, I do know how transient things are in this field. But I am glad it does get easier...I know there are still more to come. Thanks for the thoughts to keep in mind - I'll do that! <BR/><BR/>Glad you like the pictures too - they're all from around the small island where I work, just off the coast of Oahu. Those little orange citrus fruits are super, duper sour!! But there is also a mango tree and an orange tree with fruit for taking...and I'm definitely going to take advantage of that hammock some day!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02537200901718762277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16233520.post-58713000883972170242008-07-24T08:10:00.000-07:002008-07-24T08:10:00.000-07:00This is your first move as an academic, right? Th...This is your first move as an academic, right? They get much easier over time, and you'll change your idea of what makes a friendship (and what makes a home, too). Trust me.<BR/><BR/>And the new Hawaii pics are gorgeous!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16233520.post-3413948560433883042008-07-24T03:03:00.000-07:002008-07-24T03:03:00.000-07:00Michelle--no worries I go by both actually. Anyth...Michelle--no worries I go by both actually. Anything but Debra and I'm good!<BR/><BR/>I'll email you tomorrow with the schedule and we can chat. I must get some sleep now--up past my bedtime again.Deb in Hawaiihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12753889028487254096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16233520.post-76695852332713439972008-07-23T18:04:00.000-07:002008-07-23T18:04:00.000-07:00Aw, thanks everyone. I needed that! Zoomie, Thank...Aw, thanks everyone. I needed that! <BR/><BR/>Zoomie, Thanks! Me too!<BR/><BR/>Deb, Just noticed I called you Debbie (it was the Deb-in that got me), sorry about that! Thanks so much for the support. Darn, was it <I>that</I> obvious I was stalking you?! ;) It's been great getting to know you too and I would LOVE to take a class with you at KCC - let's talk! You can email me at phillipslayden AT gmail DOT com, when you have time! <BR/><BR/>Cookie, you know I'd have found my way to your doorstep if we had! And even as it is, I'm so glad that I have all my cyberfriends too!!<BR/><BR/>Nerissa, to be honest, yeah, I did a little. It was a rough week when I was writing it and while I feel much better this week, the sentiments remain. I'm glad you're still here (and back) too - really glad! You're so sweet, thanks for all of the kind words.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02537200901718762277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16233520.post-45033418981379306342008-07-22T22:53:00.000-07:002008-07-22T22:53:00.000-07:00Gosh, Michelle, I hope you didn't get teary-eyed w...Gosh, Michelle, I hope you didn't get teary-eyed writing this. I know I certainly got that way reading it. It's a lovely piece on nostalgia. I think a lot of us reading it could slip ourselves in your shoes there somehow. I'm glad I can still be around as your blogger buddy, a form of continuation. <BR/>I know too that the nostalgia works in reverse. There were people I cared about who lived in my little village that I share special relationships with. Now they have moved on to other jobs and lives. Some are closer than others but it still isn't possible to see them every day, every week, like you used to. <BR/>I'm sure your close knit group of friends feel that way. I'm sure they feel the hole. I know I do every time I think of my missing friends. <BR/><BR/>I hope the best for you in finding new friends. You are a lovely, warm-hearted lady. I know you'll attract many great friends given time. And how lucky those future friends will be.Deetsahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02261827929150786107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16233520.post-55615433864106536042008-07-22T19:01:00.000-07:002008-07-22T19:01:00.000-07:00Oh, darn. You know, I TRIED to get you to take tha...Oh, darn. You know, I TRIED to get you to take that job in the Bay Area.<BR/>Sending you friendly vibes. You have us, a lot of us cyber pals.<BR/>You will be fine. You're that kinda dame. Here comes your life!! :)cookiecrumbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00741894180391507513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16233520.post-17939412256225770432008-07-22T18:57:00.000-07:002008-07-22T18:57:00.000-07:00Michelle, I totally know what you mean. it can be...Michelle, I totally know what you mean. it can be hard to make and find good friends in a new environment. I was lucky when I moved here I had some good friends already from work but 7 years later the majority of my friends are either from work or friends of friends from work. It has been nice starting to get to know you and hopefully we can get to know each other more. Feel free to "stalk" me anytime! ;-) <BR/>Deb<BR/><BR/>BTW--The new KCC Culinary Arts Program schedule was emailed to me on Monday. Let me know if you want a copy. I found a couple classes I'm thinking about taking. Maybe we could be classmates?!Deb in Hawaiihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12753889028487254096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16233520.post-12812022258081216932008-07-22T15:50:00.000-07:002008-07-22T15:50:00.000-07:00Michelle, good luck finding and creating your Hawa...Michelle, good luck finding and creating your Hawaiian family. I hope they come soon!Zoomiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16474153316588551039noreply@blogger.com