Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Daydreamer
If there is one thing that people don't know about me, it is that I daydream a lot. I daydream about practically anything, from working in the MC to being a global phenomenon. :) Surprisingly, around 75% of the things I daydream about come true. I have read theories that it is because your subconscious gets so convinced that these visions are real that your conscious attracts opportunities espcially for you. :)
Lately, I have been daydreaming about opening a business. I know that this is partly coming true through So Shirt! (my business with Janne) but still So Shirt is only part of a bigger dream. :)
Armed with this dream, I have enthusiastically told some people of my plans. Luckily for me, there are people in my life who are constant in their support for me. They provide constructive feedback, help me get my act together and spend time to make sure I get on my feet. Such is the case with my French friend, Sandrine. :)
Sandrine and I met on my first day in Finland. She was in the center and I was brought to the center. She was already very welcoming in the beginning and I distinctly remember her telling me the list of Finnish words she knew as a joke about her fluency in Finnish. Afterwards, we spent quite some time going out on weekends to party and have some fun. We used to talk about guys a lot. :) Maybe because I always brought up the topic. :)
Timing though was not our greatest friend. As I was beginning to settle into Finland, she was beginning to move out of it to finish her studies. I still have glimpses of her farewell party where she tearily thanked everyone there and gratefully accepted the Suomi shirt that people chipped in for as her souvenir. :)
But as in any friendship with people I value, we kept in touch (mainly through MSN). The conversations we have had there spanned from random "how are you's" to more interesting stories about our lovelives and work. It was during this time that I allowed Sandrine to see the more vulnerable part of me while I shared my dilemmas and fears. Thankfully, she was patient enough to listen and give me sound advice.
And this patience has stretched to over the past few days. I was excitedly telling her of my plans and she readily extended a hand. I will not be very open about what exactly the plans are as of yet. They are not even on the drawing board yet. Nevertheless, she has shown extreme patience in providing me the information I need. Plus, she provided that extra hope I need to push for that dream. :)
I think this speaks a lot about Sandrine. She has a very kind heart and does not turn her back on people. She is easy to get along with and makes her friends feel really special. Her presence in my life has shown me that true friendships can be formed even in the shortest of time. She has made me reaffirm my belief that the world is full of good people. :)
I am really glad that fate has found a way to make our paths cross. I have always daydreamed of having a great friend from France (no kidding) and I am glad that it has come true. :)
3 comments:
Hi Erica,
By incident discovered your blog - if you recall I was responsible for ASEF programme once ages ago :) I already forgot about that times and voila - found your blog. Happy to see you are in Europe and that we apparently share many common friends :)
Wishes from Brussels
Volodja
Hi Erica,
You are a sweetheart!I am not sure I deserve all this but you know I am also very happy to have you as a friend!
I am glad you don't give up your dreams and proud of all you have achieved since I know you.
A big hug to all my dear friends in Finland!
Sandrine
Hi Volodja,
I will never forget you! You paved the road for me pretty much -- you and Asha. :)
Sandrine, you are welcome.:)
Smiles,
Erica
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