Unexpected Friendship

Philippines
November 21, 2012 8:27am CST
Back in Australia when I was there on my 3 months holiday. I don't have friends in and I don't know anyone besides my boyfriend. I saw some Filipino but they are not approachable enough. I am fine without friends, I go out alone, go sight seeing when my boyfriend is at work. It is solo flight for me most of the time but it's okay I enjoyed being alone. Until I meet one family Mich and Daniel and their 3 kids. Mich is from United States while Daniel is from UAE. They are so nice family, they treat me well every time I am at their house and of course I do the same I treat them well and very nice to them and the kids. Mich and I are not really close I can't even call her as my friend since we didn't talk that much and so do her. Though she baked pizza for me and asked me what I wanted to eat she will cook it for me. She's a good cook really. I love all the foods she cooks for me. Until one day, me and my boyfriend had a big fight and we broke up, I don't know what to do, where to go since I don't know anyone there except him. I recall what Mich told me one time that If I need anything I can ask her and she will help me. Since she felt what I felt that I have no friends over there and far from my family. So, I send her a message telling about my problems. She called me back right after she got my text. And she really felt sorry for what happened to me and my boyfriend. She asked me to come the next day so we could talk. I came to their house, she's there waiting for me and her husband Daniel. I told them what happened, I am crying and she is crying too. While Daniel gave me an advice what to do and where to start. She's there beside me comforting me she showed me that she can be my family and my best friend. I never expected it to be that way since we don't even know each other better just my name and where I came from that's it. I can't forget that day she cried with me because I am going through those situations. The day she hugged me and saying sorry because I am going through the pain and she can't do anything to ease the pain I felt that time. That was the last time we see each other but we still keep in touch until now. I am so lucky to know them. There is still people in this world who cares a lot to someone even they didn't know that someone well. They are just one of those people who really caress.
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5 responses
@surekharathi (14146)
• India
21 Nov 12
I feel happy if someone is make me friend and I not expect this from him/her. But why you enjoyed alone company or group is good for enjoying. Nice you get a good friend.
• Philippines
21 Nov 12
I enjoy being alone because I don't know anyone there. As I am just on a holiday so I don't have friends there. I am just enjoying my holiday even if most of the time I am alone because my boyfriend is at work.
@benchao (43)
• China
22 Nov 12
You are happy gril,there was peace,sweet and concern,that is beautiful.
@WakeUpKitty (8694)
• Netherlands
21 Nov 12
I enjoy being alone too. Just like you I found out that the real friends are frequently those we don't see or consider as one. Mostly strangers or someone just passing by each morning and saying "hi". Just very less will stay forever, some stay during a tough period in our lives, other stay for longer. But still they all are good friends and I keep them in mind. As I was a little kid my mother kicked me out of the house in the middle of the winter. Without coat, shoes, socks.. I did not know where to go so I went to the mother of a classmate. I don't think we were really friends. There I was standing at her frontdoor. The classmate was a single child with old parents. Her mom opened the door, I told her how or what (I doubt she ever knew what was really going on), she told me everything would be fine (no it never was or became fine) and hugged me. It was a big mom but it felt warm and how a real mother should be and feel. I still remember that mom after all these years. BTW there are many people who do offer to call them if you need help, we seldom do, are not taking that offer seriously. I think many of us would be surprised if we would take the courage and do so. The only thing I can say is: do not feel embarrased to knock on a door for help, do not think your best friend or family are the only ones who will or should help you out. Give it a change, give yourself a change. Thanks for sharing this part of your life (experience).
@Mavic123456 (21898)
• Thailand
21 Nov 12
Well good for you for finding one in your alone and trouble day. People like those are hard to find now. They are genuinely good people, because maybe you are good person too. Well you take what you throwing in the air so good for you.. you've got good friends there.
@gilenie (190)
21 Nov 12
We sometimes met people we really didn't now and unexpectedly they came to help us, i am sure they are like an angel sent by GOD to you. That in times of trouble they are the one who help you out.God bless them.And you too.