Man, this one touched a lot for me because over many, many years I built up a huge online following and even met hundreds of them in real life. But as inevitable as life is, many of them have also passed away and it's truly a weird feeling when online acquaintances die. It is not like when real people die. I can't explain how it feels different but it's weird.
Sorry to go all dark mode here, that's just what your post brought up for me.
I like the AirBnB idea. I'm tired of avoiding my neighbors. I met one a few days ago - by accident - and had to awkwardly avoid eye-contact. Life is hard.
Like what you wrote. Truthfully, people don't owe each other anything. Online is an odd thing and how can you tell if someone is really a friend to you if you don't know them.
As Oscar Wilder once said, "Remember that you won't read Substack forever."
As long as you never go anywhere, Smillew, I'm good.
I hope I'll go to Belize one day! :D
We plan to have a guest house. But you'll have to find a more appropriate hat.
😆
It can be done!
Man, this one touched a lot for me because over many, many years I built up a huge online following and even met hundreds of them in real life. But as inevitable as life is, many of them have also passed away and it's truly a weird feeling when online acquaintances die. It is not like when real people die. I can't explain how it feels different but it's weird.
Sorry to go all dark mode here, that's just what your post brought up for me.
I hear you. The fact you met so many of your online friends made me happy 😊
I like the AirBnB idea. I'm tired of avoiding my neighbors. I met one a few days ago - by accident - and had to awkwardly avoid eye-contact. Life is hard.
I’m your neighbor. Hasta la vista baby.
You're both lucky!!
And you're the only one I like. Which means you'll disappear first. Or I will. 😎
I miss Mike's stories. He comes around sometimes but he does not publish his stories on here.
I keep telling him he would be a hoot on Substack, but he keeps on not listening.
This resonates strongly. One online friend has, in these last days, suddenly and inexplicably disappeared. I hope they're well. I hope they return.
Hoping for the best.
Love this Smillew. Your friend forever or at least until I disappear.
Same here, old kiwi.
I'm here. It's OK.
hahaha!
I'm relieved :)
That's really pretty. Such a generous heart you have to put those thoughts out there.
Oh, wow! Thank you for the kind reply.
Au revoir
auf Wiedersehen
Adios
Sayonara
Just appreciate me while i am here
Hair today - hat tomorrow!
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This is great advice.
Thank you. I’m inspired sometimes 😁
Like what you wrote. Truthfully, people don't owe each other anything. Online is an odd thing and how can you tell if someone is really a friend to you if you don't know them.
Very true.