A good part of yesterday was spent editing more photos
of the trip and working on the writing of days four and five. I hadn’t blogged
for day 5 and my notes in my pocket notebook got mixed up as to the days. Then
because I carried my journal to the restaurant when I was in Charleston, the
writing went back and forth between that day and the previous. (The journal
usually is writing about the day before.) This is leading me to have to
decipher which paragraph goes to what day.
So, to write the book, I am looking at the pocket
notebook, the blog, journal, and photos taken that day. Then I’m searching the
internet for added information. Some things didn’t get written in the moment
and were noted later and other moments were not written about at all, but
between the writing now and reviewing the photos, memories come through.
The highlight in this morning’s journal writing was
remembering how welcoming everyone was at the Holiday Riverview in Charleston.
My first couple of days was spent mostly working and most of that was spent in
the Harbor View Restaurant on the 15th floor. The staff was gracious
and there were moments when “seeing if I needed anything,” they would tell me a
little about themselves.
Granted, the place wasn’t busy and never once did
anyone spend too much time with me so as to take away from their duties. Nor
did they ever ignore any of the other customers. This attention meant a lot to
me. I was so thankful for the face to face conversations.
Other customers were also friendly and it was
wonderful to overcome my shyness and strike up conversations. I even got names
and permissions to add to my story.
The hotel room itself may have been outdated, too
small a work space, and a little shabby, but the staff and guests certainly
made this a most enjoyable stay. What nice memories.
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