Path of Positivity: The Unexpected Friendship

Hello

 Today is the start of the January challenge at the Path of Positivity.

Our challenge is always Anything Goes with an optional theme. 

This year we are looking at the UNEXPECTED. 

No matter how much planning we do throughout our years on earth, we're going to come across circumstances that we can't plan for. These unexpected things may be small or they may be huge and life altering. The only thing that we can control is how we react to these events.

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I am anxious and so not very comfortable in social situations with people I don't know and, as such, I prefer to dine at a table for two when we are out or on holiday. However, that isn't always possible. Six and a half years ago, half way around the world, we were taken by the maitre d' to a table for eight people. The couple that we were sat next to recognised our accent, not just that we were from England, but the NW of England, and it turned out that they live just 10 miles from us. 

How incredible (and totally unexpected) is that?

They were very friendly, funny and easy to get along with and we became good friends on that holiday.  When it came to an end, we exchanged phone numbers, not really expecting to see them again. How wrong could I have been? We have kept in touch via social media and meet up in person several times a year for a good, old catch up.

The unexpected in this case has led to a lifelong friendship and made me take a new look at some of my fears and causes of anxiety.

This quote by Henri Nouwen is perfect for my experience:

Here is my project. 

I made a mini book from a single sheet of 12 x 12 inch black card.

The images are from Artemis Journals on Etsy. They are called Retro Besties and they are perfect for my project. I love this style of artwork, the pops of colour along with some white spaces and the retro girls are gorgeous (just like me and my friend :) ).

I matted each image onto textured sky blue paper and added a sticker sentiment about adventures, possibilities, and being open to new experiences. The booklet is tied with black polka dot ribbon.

Enjoy the individual pages:

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That's all for now.

We would love to see your creations! 

Just make sure that your entry is positive, inspirational, motivational or encouraging in some way!

 The link up is here: Challenge #127 Path of Positivity.

Many thanks to Scribbles Designs for sponsoring the challenge.

I'll be back with a another Path of Positivity project in a couple of weeks time. 

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Thanks for stopping by today!

I'd like to play along in these challenges:

 

PIP Challenges #2501 AG 12/01 

613 Avenue Create Jan AG 01/02

I read and appreciate all your comments. 

xoxo