Get Out of my Head

Tuesday, April 26, 2005

unforeseen connection

Reader Warning: Be aware that this post is not likely to be anywhere in the realm of funny, witty, clever, amusing, imaginative, or creative. Feel free to scroll down and pass by, or click here, that oughta keep ya busy. However, I feel as though I must get this out of my head (which was the original purpose of this blog's creation in the first place) and I really can't tell anyone about it. That would mean revealing my untold of blog, my reading of an acquaintances blog, and the occasional reading of a seemingly random blog, and the telling of private things.

Strange realizations have been made.

Long ago, I learned of an acquaintance's blog. (there is so much more here, in who this person is) I since have stopped by occasionally. In fact, this is how I decided to create my own. Then, during a period of immense boredom, I stumbled upon another random blog while pushing "next blog". I felt oddly compelled to read it, and bookmarked it even. As I read, I felt some sort of strange connection to the girl. The girl seemed so troubled, so hurt. I once even left an anonymous comment, trying to give some positive encouragement, which she seemed to misunderstand. Anyway, I have continued to read it occasionally.
Then, last night, the light bulb went on. I really don't understand why I did not realize it earlier. The above mentioned acquaintance had left a comment on the strangers blog, and I recognized her pseudo name. Everything started coming together. This was no stranger after all. I know her, her family, her friends... The world wide web is not as big as one may have thought. It is a small world after all. And yet, she is a stranger to me, because I was oblivious to all of the things going on in her life. I was shocked. I went back and read old entries and it all made sense. Subtle things that were mentioned (things that I paid little attention to during the first reading but are probably the reason I felt the odd connection) started to stick out.
The whole thing made me feel sick inside. I stumbled upon this on accident and now realize that there is so much to her that I never knew. It makes me worry about her. The things I do know mixed with my new knowledge mixed with the things I can never know scare me for indescribable reasons. It's all very unexpected. Fortunately, it now appears as though she is getting help and is making great strides toward a brighter tomorrow.
I feel like a bad person. I can't even express it. I couldn't believe that this could possibly be true. I mean, what are the chances? But it is and I can't grasp the enormity of it all. If by some insane chance you randomly stumble upon my blog and it is you, you feel as though I could be talking about you... I apologize and want you to know that I'm here if you need a shoulder. It's me. We played softball together and I gave you a bloody nose.

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