I headed for Carcavelos beach yesterday, although I should have, probably studied instead. Days are dwindling away here, and I do as much as I can to make the most out of them. This is also my effort to keep busy in order to stop thinking about Sigurd too much. The usual long-distance- relationship blues is getting a hold of me again, and I try as much as I can to run away from it, and to find meaningful relationships other places.
There was a surfing contest going on at the beach. People had gathered up with their children and dogs and heavy parasols. There is such a community around it here, you wouldn't believe it.
Thank you for sharing these gorgeous beach photo Anna. I could close my eyes for a couple of minutes & actually imagine I was there, beaches are my happy place & this one looks perfect. I've never been in a long distance relationship but my parents are... my dad's a sailor so he's away for four months at a stretch. It's hard sometimes, both him being away & then adjusting to him when he's back, quite a process. But I know you're a strong lady & am sure you can make it work. :)
ReplyDeleteAnd I know the feeling of isolation too. Ever since I left college a couple of months ago & am estranged from my then best friend (it was necessary, sadly.) I feel very lonely sometimes, I 'know' many people but am not even close enough to any one of them to just call them & talk, or to just say let's go out for coffee tomorrow. But I do feel a connection to the people I don't meet very often through facebook & I feel very connected to all my blog friends like you too (don't know if that is considered dysfunctional?)
Anyway I'm sorry for the essay comment, hope you feel a lot more positive & happy soon. Much Love <3
These are beautiful Anna, long distance relationships are so hard and I really admire you for how you seem to handle it. I hope you find your place soon & the blues disappear
ReplyDeleteThe long distance is hard but you have such a wonderful place where you can bury your blues. Hope you find the strength to get through a blue Sunday.
ReplyDeletebeautiful pictures; i have never had to go through a long distance relationship, but i can only imagine how difficult it must be for you not to feel lonely without him there... anyway, enjoy the company of other people, darling, because people tend to make so many nice friends when they're far from home. That's how I met two of my dearest friends - when i came to live in Madrid, and we were just lonely students who were really far away from home. :)
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Ocean-time always helps!
ReplyDeleteLDR's can be soo challengeing, I know, but try to find the positive things, too. You have so much time for yourself, to meet new people, to discover this amazing city and country and marvel in your independence.
Gosh, I love the blue water there! the water near me is usually a greenish shade. But I know how you feel in a LDR. It's tough for me when I travel to new places without my guy and wishing he was there to see what I'm seeing too. But I hope you both get to see each other soon!
ReplyDeleteyou're so lovely!
ReplyDeleteIt must be really hard for you and S, but I'm sure in time your new friendships in Lisbon will develop into those meaningful relationships in time…you seem very warm and generous!
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