I attended out MS support groups annual Christmas party.
This year we did not have it in a hall but rather at a Denny’s. Ok, nothing against Denny’s but . …
If you set up two rows of tables parrallel to each other and everyone who shows up early sits at one and the four folks who only show up 15 mins early end up at the other it might occur to whom ever that the folks at the empty table might feel a tad left out of the loop? Especially when the only way over to the other table is blocked by the restraunt folks at one end and wheelchairs at the other? We ever so appreciated not knowing what the heck you all were saying, what you thought was so funny. So one table lined both sides with happy campers – the other empty save the four. Two of whom chose to set at the opposite end from the other two. You probably by now have figured out that I was one of the four?
Last years party was fun! This years sucked to be me. Sucked to be one of the other three.
I am generally social inept.
Gotta wonder when you end up feeling left out in a room full of people who claim they always feel left out.
My friend and I did have fun quietly giggling about the dynamics of the situation. My friend D gave me a cute little snowman ornament. My partner in banishment and I opened all the unused party favors bags on our tables and took out all our favorite candies and put them into our bags. Our private revolt. Then when the gifts were being passed out and folks finally figured out we were over “there” I ended up with the table decoration poinsettia and a cup with cocco mix (I gave this to a young couple who arrived right at the end with their little girl whom globbed onto the bright colors in the cup).
I took a macro shot of the poinsettia last night. I should have taken a few more but I kept falling as close to asleep as you can and still be awake.
Here is the shot I did take before heading off to bed.
This evening I put on the 50mm and shot – maybe one will work out for a seasonal header image.
webster
Just curious, but why didn’t the four of you early arrivers just get up and join the rest of them at the other table, even though they were rude for not joining you? Or is it like every other support group I have ever attended – somewhat cliquish and ultimately not all that supportive. Is it the type of support group about which you could say,” My support group told me to go to hell?” Well, at least the four of you make the best of it; I hope you got a lot of goodies.
kmilyun
Ok they were there first having arrived way early.
We arrived 15 mins early.
There were no seats availble at the other row of tables. There was no clear pathway to the other tables. It was not like we could walk over and chat – the way was blocked unless one wished to fight the waitresses and bus people between the rows of tables. Some folks only show up at parties and yep the cliguish crap rears its ugly head.
But hey my friend Tony (one of the four – the one I sat next too) had a coupon so both our meals and coffee cost us less than one meals regular price would.
Karen
It was nice you got out anyway, and had a couple of friends to chat with.
Love the poinsettia macro.
Cheers
kmilyun
Yes it was fun chatting with my friend. Getting out I think I would have spent the energy else where if I had a do over 🙂
Muff
Gorgeous shot! I love looking at those “flowers” in the center of the pointsettias. You really captured their beauty.
So sorry about the crappy table mix-up with your group. I used to just sit quietly and let things like that eat at me. Now, I’ve developed a big mouth, and I’d just have to voice a complaint. Glad you made your own fun, though!
Peace,
Muff
kmilyun
Glad you like the photo. I am always draw to the center of flowers.
I used to vocalize my displeasures and now I just keep quite. Maybe I should have said something but I am hoping someone else does.