Sometimes I hate what the internet has done to the world. How it has made things that were previously hard to access, accessable. Nasty things. Things that cause harm.
And just the fact that it is now easier to email someone than pick up a phone and talk to them or send them some snail mail.
But other times I LOVE it. The times when I'm reminded how cool it is to be part of such a big worldwide community. Like on Sat, when I turned up at a crop where the people I've become friends with have mostly been made and cherished through email, yahoo groups, blogs etc. And one of the ladies came over to me with a bag and said, I've got this for you from a friend of yours in South Africa.
I was pretty gobsmacked. And honoured. Not only did my friend in SA go to the effort and trouble of buying me something, but my other friend brought it back all the way from SA for me. How cool is that?!
Anyway, I opened up the package and inside were the most beautiful beaded items. Check out this necklace...
It is stunning. And how cool is it that it goes with a top I already have?!
The kids love the gecko/lizard that is beaded and on my keyring. They think that is really special.
Me, today, I just think the link that is the internet is cool, and my friends are pretty special too.
Wow! How special! Those are your colours alright!
Posted by: Esther | October 13, 2010 at 02:05 PM
Totally agree - after all, we would never know each other without this techno world!
Posted by: topkatnz | October 13, 2010 at 03:47 PM
wow what a cool gift.....so YOU...what a nice friend
Posted by: mandyb | October 13, 2010 at 05:33 PM
Gorgeous necklace. You lucky thing!
Posted by: Kathryn Fraser | October 13, 2010 at 07:01 PM
I am so glad it arrived safe and sound with Miss Nic, she was a sweet♥ to bring it for you. It suits you well....ENJOY!!!
Posted by: Sophia Allison | October 13, 2010 at 08:38 PM
Very cool Trina - you are a good freind to have such good freinds!
Reneexx
Posted by: Renee Dowling | October 15, 2010 at 01:45 AM