I'm returning to share a heart-warming story about a reader of mine.
Four years ago, one of my readers sent me a message. At the time (2019-2020) I received hundreds of messages and comments a week, so I didn't think much of it and responded as usual. But strangely enough, we continued to message back and forth.
Covid hit, and we hesitantly began to voice call everyday. We opened up to each other, grew closer over call, and even after lockdowns lifted we continued to stay in daily contact.
Fast forward to the beginning of this year. I made a life-changing decision to book a flight; one that would take me to the other side of the world to stay with her and her family (35 hours of travel time). It was a rough, expensive journey... but to meet her in person was like finally meeting my best friend.
The introductions were strange... but made for some hilarious conversation, "Hello! Your daughter read my old cringy wattpad fics and now we're here!"
I had the time of my life exploring a country I'd never have thought to visit, and in return, just five months later, my friend booked a spontaneous trip to visit me in Australia!
It's been a wild ride, and I know I don't care much for wattpad... but it gifted me a best friend and a trip to Europe... so W wattpad I guess. (I'm never saying that again ha!)