I was looking at old photo's again. Yes from those boxes I'm sorting. Anyway, one in particular sort of struck me with the notion that I was very happy during that time. It was about a year after my husband had left and it was my daughter and myself living on our own in a small townhouse. The picture is her and I seated in the living/dining room with all kinds of birthday decorations. I had hung coloured streamers all around the room with co-ordinating balloons, fresh flowers on the table and a lovely pink table cloth. It was her birthday. I looked very happy.
Gazing at the picture and remembering that particular time in my life, I came to the conclusion that I was happier without a man in my life. Then wondered why I am not content now.
I was explaining this phenomenon to my co-worker last night and she quietly offered another take on the situation.
"Don't forget Shelly, when people are taking pictures it is generally for a special occasion and people are usually happy in the photos."
The simplicity of that statement made me burst out laughing as I remembered the long, lonely nights of the winter when I came home from work and after dinner, laid on the sofa with candles lit and listened to sad songs on my stereo.
Now wouldn't that have been a great picture?
3 comments:
Ha! Isn't that so true!
So easy to forget that the photos usually capture the good stuff.
Still here's to 2005...Cheers.
Scan the picture, and send it here... http://1000words.net/
Thanks PPQ and same to you!
Mick-what a great site! Have you posted pics there? I don't have a scanner, but I'm going to see if I can find someone that does. Great idea.
Lonely & Depressed - I read the post, it was very, very depressing. I think you need help. I hope you get it.
Crumb - I'm sure she was a mess inside. I know I was. We mums have a way of hiding that!
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