To Charlotte… January 31, 2008
So, here’s what I have decided and no, you won’t have a choice here. Because recently you started making very bad decisions. Such as leaving Riney. So no choice for you here.
People like to say “Hey, let’s stay in touch!” or “No, really, I mean it, let’s definitely catch up soon!”. Then, months later you stumble across that last goodbye email to groupEveryone with their private email address and exactly those words.
And? Did you stay in touch? How often did you actually connect? Any plans made to meet up for lunch? How often did you pick up the phone to just say “Hi, it’s me. What’s new?”
Yeah, exactly.
But I’m not that kind of people, you know? I value solid relationships. Especially, those mentor-style relationships. ‘Cause that’s what you are to me. An inspiration. Or as per definition of the modern use of the word mentor: a trusted friend, counselor or teacher, usually a more experienced person (=older). Basically, someone I can look up to. Someone I want to be accountable to. Someone who has values and sticks to them. No matter what.
Someone like you, Charlotte. That’s why I have decided that we will stay connected.
“Suddenly, I see, this is what I wanna be. Suddenly, I see, why the hell you mean so much to me.” (KT Tunstall)
Stay young & sexy & in touch! Your kids and husband can be proud to have such an amazing mom and wife.
All my love and dedication,
-Wiebke