This coming week I have the chance to spend some serious Helen Time, 5 possibly 6 days out of 7 if things go to plan. I’ve been lucky (and don’t I know it) to have been in this situation before so each time the opportunity presents itself I set a target of pushing the boundaries of my experience ever wider.
I did my research and found there’s a support group that meets in the area I’m staying in during the week and I’ve contacted the secretary to ask if it’s OK for me to attend the monthly social, the reply being a welcoming yes.
So if the planets align and nothing goes amiss then Helen will get to meet face to face with kindred spirits for the first time. To say I’m looking forward to it, albeit with a little sense of trepidation, is a bit of an understatement. I've been pondering what to wear for weeks! I fact any advice as to the normal dress code for this sort of thing would be welcomed. The group meet in a hotel bar if that helps.
Another thing on my to do list is to set foot enfem into a shop. I’ve window shopped with the best of ‘em and hovered near to those enticing bright lights but never crossed the threshold. Whether I’ll chicken out (again) only time will tell but a soul needs goals to aim for. If I’m truthful, my dream is one of my new found friends will offer an arm to cling to but if not I hope I can muster up the courage and fly solo.
Wish me luck, I’m going in!
