Do I Know You?

So I have now been back in my "hometown" for 2 months and it has been an interesting two months.  Before moving back I thought this would be so easy - grew up here, know where all the grocery stores are, gas stations, and of course shopping malls.  Oh - and I know everyone that lives here - I grew up here - this will be so easy to jump back in.  First reality check since I have been back - I know no one!!!  I guess a lot can change in 20 years.

First signs I do now know anyone....I go to my girls elementary school and stare at all the moms laughing and chatting with one another.  And then there is me standing in the corner on my own praying for the moment by daughters walk through the door so I have someone to talk to and do not look like a fool.  There they are!!  Excitement sets in - I get them and get out of there.

Next big sign....Thursday night, sitting around alone with the girls, all of us a little bored and think tonight would be a great night to hang out with a girlfriend over a glass of wine and some girl talk.  One problem...I have no one to call.  (Yes, my family all lives right up the road but will post a separate blog on that one and then you will understand why I do not jump on that!)  In Virginia I always had someone to call...one in particular and I miss her!  These were the moments I could always rely on yes I will be right over.  Now I have to resort to texting her drinking a glass of wine on my own.  I guess that is the best I can do!  

Final big sign....running into people that apparently know me and I cannot remember where I know them from or if I even do.  They are at a complete advantage living here their whole lives - I am the old but new person - easy to remember.   Me not so much.  FIrst I am horrible with names and faces so this does not help the situation.  Next  - I have lived in 5 different states - I do not know where I know them from and I should be excused for that.  

The other day I ran into a friend of my sisters at the grocery store, thought I knew exactly who she was, proceeded to talk to her for a half an hour thinking again the whole time I knew exactly who she was.  When I told my sister I ran into her she informed me that would be a little odd since she lives in Florida and most likely was not shopping for apples here.  After 15 minutes of going through everyone she knew finally figured out who it really was!!!  In my defense, the rumor around town is the girl it was tries to look just like the one in Florida - made me feel like I was not totally off my rocker : )

As everyone says...it will take time.  So I will wait and try my hardest to talk to anyone that comes my way and just maybe just maybe I will make a friend!!