One of the very lovely things about a year away from One Life to Live is
the friendships that I have developed with my former co-workers now
that we have to work at staying connected.
When I was traveling to West 66th Street every day, while I might spend hours
with my co-workers there, once I said "that's it everybody, thanks very
much," I eagerly went home to my family each night. I rarely spent
time with work people outside of work. What I am discovering now, as we
have all moved on with our lives, is that we still have a lot to talk
about, and it's not all One Life to Live. Producers have become
writers, writers have written new things, ADs have become actors,
casting directors have used their people skills to explore other
professions. I have delved into children's media and blogging. We have
all found parts of ourselves that we've had time to develop, and these
explorations make for very interesting coffees and lunches and dinners
when we are back together.
I wouldn't wish anyone--including myself--time being out of work, but on
this Valentine's Day, a day full of connecting and expressing
appreciation, I am grateful for the things and people I've gotten to
discover this year. To all who have opened themselves to new things
since last Valentine's, you have a lot to celebrate. Buy yourself a
candy heart, and let's have coffee sometime so I can hear about all your
new journeys.
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